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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

36C25222Q0911 09-02-2022 Mead, Jennifer 414-844-3273 09-13-2022 10:00

CDT

36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 X 562211 $41.5 Million N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 12 Northern Tier Hospital and Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Locations.

36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5540 See CONTINUATION Page VISN 12 Northern Tier Hospital and CBOC Locations for Regulated Medical Waste (RWM) Removal / Disposal Services.

See continuation pages for complete details.

See CONTINUATION Page X X Ashley Johnson Contracting Officer Request for quote 36C25222Q0911 VISN Regulated Medical Waste for the Department of Veterans affairs.

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:

AMENDMENT NODATE
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

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

PHONE NUMBER

FAX NUMBER

E-MAIL ADDRESS

SAM UEI NO.

CAGE CODE

CONTRACTOR’S PAST PERFORMANCE POINT OF CONTACT

(IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):

NAME: __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:_________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: JENNIER MEAD – CONTRACT SPECIALIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE CODE: 36C252

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER
115 S. 84TH ST., STE 100

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 monthly 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/veteransaffairs/ 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.

While a site visit is not a requirement to offer a quote, any business shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to schedule a site visit:

· Madison VA Medical Center:

· Erik Bakko (COR): 608-256-1901 x17332 or email: Erik.Bakko@va.gov

· Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center:

· Cory Breu (COR): 414-384-2000 x44578 or email: Cory.Breu@va.gov

· Tomah VA Medical Center:

· Andrew Martin (COR): 608-315-0157 or email: Andrew.Martin7@va.gov

· Iron Mountain VA Medical Center:

· Greg Haslow (COR): 906-774-3300 x32133 or email: Greg.Haslow@va.gov

All Site visits shall be complete by Wednesday September 7, 2022, 3:00 p.m. local time.

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. 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.

8. 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 bi-products 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.

9. VHA SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBATTING COVID-19

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

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

10. SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL:

The Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) requirements of VHA Handbook 6500.6 do not apply to this requirement, therefore, a Security Accreditation Package is not required. No A&A or MOU/ISA is required. Sensitive information exposure as part of this contract involves applicable security controls within the facility as part of the VA Information Security If there are any questions related to privacy, please have a member of your staff contact the VA Privacy Service at (202) 461-6309. If there are any questions related to the information security, please have a member of your staff contact the Office of Cyber Security at (304) 262-7733.

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

36C25222Q0911 09-0 -2022 Mead, Jennifer 414-844-3273 09- -2022 10:00

CDT

36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 X 562211 $41.5 Million N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 12 Northern Tier Hospital and Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Locations.

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

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5540 See CONTINUATION Page VISN 12 Northern Tier Hospital and CBOC Locations for Regulated Medical Waste (RWM) Removal / Disposal Services.

See continuation pages for complete details.

See CONTINUATION Page X X Ashley Johnson Contracting Officer RFQ: 36C25222Q0911 VISN Regulated Medical Waste for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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:

AMENDMENT NODATE
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

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

c. CONTRACTOR:

CONTRACTOR NAME

ADDRESS

CITY-STATE-ZIP

POINT OF CONTACT/TITLE

PHONE NUMBER

FAX NUMBER

E-MAIL ADDRESS

SAM UEI NO.

CAGE CODE

CONTRACTOR’S PAST PERFORMANCE POINT OF CONTACT

(IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):

NAME: __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________

d. GOVERNMENT: JENNIFER MEAD – CONTRACT SPECIALIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE CODE: 36C252

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER
115 S. 84TH ST., STE 100

MILWAUKEE WI 53214

12. 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)

13. INVOICES:

a. Invoices shall be submitted monthly 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 1-877-489-6135 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’s 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.

14. 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/veteransaffairs/ 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

15. 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.

16. SITE VISIT:

It is strongly suggested and expected that the offeror inspect the campuses 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.

While a site visit is not a requirement to offer a quote, any business shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to schedule a site visit:

· Madison VA Medical Center:

· (COR): 608-256-1901 x17332 or email: Erik.Bakko@va.gov

· Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center:

· (COR): 414-384-2000 x44578 or email: Cory.Breu@va.gov

· Tomah VA Medical Center:

· (COR): 608-315-0157 or email: Andrew.Martin7@va.gov

· Iron Mountain VA Medical Center:

· (COR): 906-774-3300 x32133 or email: Greg.Haslow@va.gov

All Site visits shall be complete by Thursday September 15, 2022, 1:00 p.m. local time.

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

17. RFQ QUESTIONS

In order to maintain integrity of this solicitation and subsequent award date, all offerors are advised that any question-and-answer requests shall be submitted in a written form via e-mail to the Contract Specialist Jennifer.Mead@va.gov no later than Thursday 15, 2022, 3:00 p.m. local time. Contracting will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment to https://sam.gov Contract Opportunities within 5 business days to all parties

18. 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.

19. IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING AND VA REGULATIONS:

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

i. 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.

j. All VA facilities are drug free. Possession of drugs, to include Marijuana and all Marijuana bi-products 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.

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

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

m. 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.

n. 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.

20. VHA SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBATTING COVID-19

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

b. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

21. SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL:

The Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) requirements of VHA Handbook 6500.6 do not apply to this requirement, therefore, a Security Accreditation Package is not required. No A&A or MOU/ISA is required. Sensitive information exposure as part of this contract involves applicable security controls within the facility as part of the VA Information Security If there are any questions related to privacy, please have a member of your staff contact the VA Privacy Service at (202) 461-6309. If there are any questions related to the information security, please have a member of your staff contact the Office of Cyber Security at (304) 262-7733.

STATEMENT OF WORK

(VISN 12 RMW Contract FY23-FY27)

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL SERVICES

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, containers, equipment, labor, transportation, and applicable licenses and permits necessary to ensure that removal and disposal services of Medical Waste are performed at VISN 12 Northern Tier Veterans Hospitals, and associated CBOCs, in accordance with the Specifications and the Conformance Standards. Volumes listed below will vary and the VA makes no guarantee that a pickup will contain or be limited to the estimated amounts.

Locations:

CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI VA MEDICAL CENTER

5000 West National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53295

COR for Medical Center and CBOC’s:

Environmental Care Specialist; Milwaukee Phone: 414-384-2000 X: 44578 Hours: 8:00am-2:30pm

Pick up frequency and location:

· Building 111 loading dock: Daily pickup between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

· Building 70 Research Dock, twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Containers: 41 gallons

Appleton VA Clinic – Building 1 and 2 Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outreach Clinic 10 Tri-Park Way, Appleton, WI 54914 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Once per month, Building 1 Warehouse and Building 2 housekeeping closet.

Containers: 36”X24”

Milo C. Huempfner VA HCC 2851 University Ave., Green Bay, WI 54311 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Weekly/ loading dock Containers: 41 gallons

Cleveland CBOC 1205 N Avenue; Cleveland, WI 53015 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Once per month, door south side of building Containers: 36”X24”

OSCAR G JOHNSON VAMC IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN

325 East H Street Iron Mountain MI 49801

COR for Medical Center and CBOCs:

GEMS Coordinator; Iron Mountain Phone: (906) 774-3300 X: 32113 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Weekly, Back dock shed Containers: 30 gallons

Hancock CBOC Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outreach Clinic 787 Market Street, Suites 9 & 1, Hancock, MI 49930 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Once per month, Dirty utility closets Containers: 30 gallons

Ironwood CBOC Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outreach Clinic 629 W Cloverland Drive, Suite 1, Ironwood, MI 49938 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Once per month, Dirty utility closets Containers: 30 gallons

Sault Ste Marie CBOC Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outreach Clinic War Memorial Medical Office Building 509 Governor Osborn Blvd, Suite 306, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49703 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Once per month, Dirty utility closets Containers: 30 gallons

Menominee CBOC Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outreach Clinic 1110 10th Ave, Suite 1, Menominee, MI 49858 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Once per month, Dirty utility closets Containers: 30 gallons

Marquette CBOC Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outreach Clinic Upper Peninsula Medical Center 1414 W Fair Ave, Suite 285, Marquette, MI 49855 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Once per month, Dirty utility closets Containers: 30 gallons

Manistique CBOC Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outreach Clinic 813 East Lakeshore Drive, Manistique, MI 49854 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Pick up frequency and location: Once per month, Dirty utility closets Containers: 30 gallons

Rhinelander CBOC Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outreach Clinic 639 West Kemp St., Rhinelander, WI 54501 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Once per month, Dirty utility closets Containers: 30 gallons

WILLIAM S. MIDDLETON MEMORIAL VETERANS’ HOSPITAL

2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705-2254

Medical Center and CBOCs:

COR EOC Specialist; Madison 608-256-1901 x17332 Phone: (608) 256-1901 X:17332 Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Two (2) days per week on Tuesdays and Fridays at the dock on the south side of building 27.

Containers: Twelve (12) contractor-owned 1.5 yard covered wheeled containers

Rockford Community Based Outpatient Clinic 816 Featherstone Rd. Rockford, IL Hours: 8:00am-2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Once (1) a week from the waste holding room on the north/west corner of the building.

Containers: 39-gallon plastic puncture resistant transport containers

TOMAH VA MEDICAL CENTER

500 E Veterans Street Tomah WI 54660-3105 COR Medical Center and CBOCs:

Phone: 608-372-3971 x60157 Hours: 8:00am-2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Tuesdays; Bldg. 400 back entrance room 1029 Containers: Four Each (4 EA) of the 96-gallon toters

VA River Valley Medical Clinic (LaCrosse) 4000 State Rd 16 LaCrosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608 784-3886 or 608 784-0345 or 608 787-5006 Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:00am - 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Once per week (1 times/week) on Monday Solid Utility Room Containers: Two Each (2 EA) 96-gallon toter

Clark County Clinic 8 Johnson Street Owen, WI 54460 Phone: 715 229-4701 Hours: Mon. - Thur. 8:00am - 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Every other week; Solid Utility Room Containers: One Each (1 EA) 96-gallon toter

Wausau Clinic 1105 E Grand Ave, Rothschild WI 54774-1024 Phone: 715 842-2834 Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:00am - 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Every other Thursday; Solid Utility Room Containers: Two Each (2 EA) 96-gallon toters

Wisconsin Rapids Clinic 710 Hale St., Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495 Phone: 715 424-4682 Hours: Mon.- Fri., 8:30am - 2:30pm Pick up frequency and location: Every other week; Solid Utility Room Containers: Two Each (2 EA) 96-gallon toters

Base + 4 Years Base Year: October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023 Option Year 1: October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024 Option Year 2: October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025 Option Year 3: October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026 Option Year 4: October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027

*” THIS IS A FIRM-FIXED PRICE CONTRACT WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY. FUEL SURCHARGES OR OTHER INCREASES IN PRICE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.”

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, labor, transportation, and applicable licenses and permits necessary to ensure that removal and disposal services of Medical Waste are performed at VISN 12 Northern Tier Veterans Hospitals, and associated CBOCs, in accordance with the Statement of Work. All waste removal shall be performed in such a manner as to be least disruptive to Hospital and clinic operations. Contractor shall obtain VA, DEA, OSHA, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), applicable state and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of disposal facility. Contractors shall conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times while in facility buildings and while on facility grounds.

2. Containers will have a biohazard label on all four sides with the empty weight of the container stenciled on the container in a size and color that is readily visible. Containers shall be reusable and be leak and puncture proof. Cardboard and fiberboard are not acceptable. Containers shall maintain its integrity during storage and transport to ensure containment of infectious waste. Containers shall be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to contract award. An acceptable container is a Rubbermaid type 1.5-yard tilt truck with cover on wheels. Contractor shall clean, sanitize, and disinfect containers prior to being reused; off-site.

3. Reusable Sharps Program:

a. Container Adjustment Program – Contractor recognizes that during the 30-day “Container Adjustment Period” following installation the number of containers on the premises or volume of containers at various locations may need modification due to a variety of factors.

b. Contractor shall furnish direct drop reusable sharps containers complaint with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Std (29CFR 1910.130) to the facility/hospital. The contractor’s reusable container sizes shall be able to match up with the disposable containers currently being utilized. The sizes are 5.4-quart, 2-gallon, 3-gallon, 8 gallon and 17 gallons.

c. Containers shall be picked up bi-weekly, contents emptied and then cleaned and processed for reuse.

d. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and provide installation of reusable container housing in all areas designated by the COR for the life of the contract.

e. Contractor shall abide by all pertinent federal and state regulations with regard to transportation and destruction of classified medical documentation.

f. The Hospital is required to change out reusable sharps’ containers.

g. Contractor shall provide the required documentation substantiating collection and destruction of sharps to the Hospital Industrial Hygienist and COR.

h. The Contractor shall coordinate container installation and scheduling pickups with the COR/Industrial Hygienist.

i. During the contract, quantities, installation, and locations of reusable sharps containers may be adjusted to cover fluctuations, relocations, or other changes and is the responsibility of the contractor at no additional charge.

j. Contractor shall segregate costings: Autoclave, Incineration, other.

k. Contractor shall assist each location with online access to invoices and documentation which shows monthly pounds processed by segregated category (Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), Reusable Sharps, Path/Chemo, Pharmaceutical, Other).

l. Contractor shall provide the required educational training certificates: DOT Hazardous Material General Awareness, Function Specific & Safety Training, and Hazardous Waste Awareness. Training records will be made available by the Contractor via an online database or website for the COR to audit, track, record, and provide training for Hospital Employees.

m. Contractor shall process the medical waste with treatment equipment that has vendor-supplied proof of acceptability by any/all state, local, DNR, federal, EPA or OSHA requirements/regulations. Contactor shall dispose of treated medical waste into appropriate landfills in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

n. Quantities indicated in the schedule of items are estimated. The amount of services requested from the Contractor shall be determined solely by VA.

o. Rates are all inclusive of containers, vehicle(s), and the services of qualified vendor. Also included are delivery, set-up sanitizing of equipment, or any other services called for by this solicitation.

p. Contractor shall provide copies of all manifests and other tracking reports that document the transportation, treatment, and disposal of VA generated waste within one (1) week of treating/disposing the waste. Contractor shall maintain records as required by state and federal agencies on medical waste generation, shipping, and processing. Contractor shall provide training to each facility to search and retrieve online manifest, treatment, and disposal documentation.

q. Waste may not be compacted or mixed with other waste materials prior to treatment. Contractor may co-mingle VA waste with other customer’s waste once it has been weighed and treated.

r. Contractor’s transport vehicle shall be appropriately labeled with universal bio-hazard symbol and locked when the driver is not in the process of loading or unloading. Contractor’s processing facility shall meet all local, state, and federal requirements. Contractor shall adhere to all precautions handling the medical waste and provide all necessary personal protection equipment. Contractor shall secure containers in a manner to prevent tip-over or fall offs during transport.

s. The contractor/transporter agrees to hold the Government harmless for any negligence of contractor/transporter or his/her employees who may wholly or individually be liable for improper disposal during the performance of this contract.

t. Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits and/or licenses regarding the pickup, transportation, treatment, storage, and acceptable disposition as regulated by State and Federal EPA Guidelines for bio-hazardous medical waste.

u. Contractor shall comply with all applicable OSHA, MPCA, MDH and Federal, State, interstate and local requirements, rules, regulations, and laws respecting control and abatement of medical waste disposal and management and obtain all necessary permits and/or licenses regarding the pickup and incineration or other acceptable disposition as regulated by State and Federal EPA Guidelines for hospital infectious waste. This includes any laws in other states that are applicable to the transportation of infectious waste across state lines.

v. Contractor shall provide a certifiable weighing system to enable proper billing for waste poundage disposed, i.e., if the disposal container weighs 14 pounds and Contractor is to dispose/haul 10 containers, each container will be weighed, and container total weight (140 pounds) is subtracted from the gross

w. Inspection by the VA Inspection Team and/or Safety Engineer may be made of the establishment facilities, vehicles and equipment, and maintenance records of vehicles and equipment anytime during the term of the contract. Contractor’s medical waste disposal facility shall meet all local, state, and federal requirements.

x. The Government retains the right to unilaterally terminate resultant contract in the event that a contractor/transporter engages in any form of improper waste-disposal practices.

4. WASTE REMOVAL: The Contractor shall perform removal of waste as identified in the Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Section of this document. The Contractor shall remove waste within forty-eight (48) hours after on a biweekly basis. Contractor’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the collection, packaging, labeling, inventory, manifesting, labor, transportation, and proper disposal of all waste in accordance with applicable local, state, federal and EPA guidelines.

5. DEFINITION OF WASTE. Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) includes but is not limited to items contaminated with blood and body fluids/waste, chemotherapy wastes, sharps, pathological and microbiological waste, or other potentially infectious materials.

6. SPILLS. All identified waste shall be completely removed. Any spills occurring during the removal process by the Contractor shall be contained and complete clean up shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

7. DISPOSAL AND TEMPORARY ACCUMULATION POINTS: The Contractor shall use approved hauling routes as defined by the COR to prevent interference with facility operations. Accumulation points will be identified by the COR. In order to prevent problems with traffic, noise, or other problems having the potential to adversely affect health, safety, or the environment, the Government reserves the right to regulate routes, intervals, delivery points, and times for collection.

8. HAULING. All waste hauled by the Contractor shall be contained or enclosed to prevent leaking or spilling.

9. TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. The Contractor shall ensure all spillage or leaks are promptly cleaned-up from any transportation route if such spillage or leaks are from hauling equipment and vehicles.

10. DISPOSAL. All disposal and/or destruction shall occur off the facility. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a copy of such documentation necessary to verify the proper disposal of all materials.

11. RECYCLING. Recycling is encouraged for both waste reduction and cost reduction purposes.

12. EMERGENCY SERVICES: Upon notification of an emergency, the contract manager shall respond by telephone within one (1) hour to speak with the COR to initiate emergency services. Upon receiving direction by the Contracting Officer, Contractor personnel shall begin emergency work within twenty-four hours. The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor as soon as an emergency requirement is known. Total emergency services are not expected to exceed 4 emergency additional pickup calls per year per facility.

13. LICENSES/PERMITS/INSURANCE: The Contractor shall be properly licensed by Federal, State, and local authorities, to provide pickup, removal, transportation, treatment, and disposal of all waste types designated herein.

14. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Insurance coverage as required by all applicable law is a condition of this procurement. The Contractor shall provide at time of initial offer copies of all pertinent insurance certificates necessary to provide this service as required by Federal, State and Local agencies, as evidence of full compliance.

15. PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SERVICE: The Contractor shall make pickup as specified by site location in this Statement of Work. Emergency pickup may also be made on an on-call basis and shall be within 24 hours of notification by the COR or designee.

16. PACKAGING, MATERIALS AND LABELING: The Contractor shall supply all packaging materials. The Contractor shall supply all labels, placards necessary to satisfy Federal, State and Local laws for package content identification, transportation over public thoroughfares and transfer to any company involved in the destruction, recovery, or burial of hazardous material. Said labels and placards shall be of size, shape, color, and format required by regulatory bodies and affix by the Contractor in accordance with requirements or current industry practice.

17. CONTRACTOR’S COMPETENT STAFF: The Contractor shall have one knowledgeable and competent representative and alternate, with whom the respective VA Hospital staff will communicate regarding all aspects of the contract to include but not be limited to: packaging and labeling, analysis, manifest completion and packaging lists, and shipment scheduling. If the Contractor’s representative changes the Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately.

18. WASTE DISPOSAL PICKUP LOCATION: The Contractor shall pick-up material from the central location designated by the COR, and shall be responsible for providing whatever transport equipment, containers, supplies, and labor is necessary to move said wastes to the Contractors vehicle. The Contractor shall also transport all necessary supplies, containers, and packaging materials to the central location designated by the COR.

19. METHODOLOGY FOR DESTRUCTION, RECOVERY OR BURIAL: The methods for destruction, recovery, or burial shall become the choice of the Contractor provided the methods are in compliance with all Federal, State, Municipal and local laws and are in accordance with all Conformance Standards. The preferred methods of the VA are grinned and microwave of these types of waste.

20. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. The Government shall supply a list of pick-up points for collection and requested Environmental Compliance Guidance.

21. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor agrees to safeguard these wastes, so they are not lost, misplaced, or misused. This is to include the safeguarding of protected personal information and/or other VA sensitive information.

22. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING CRISIS DECLARED BY THE FACILITY: The Contractor shall coordinate specialized emergency pick-ups through the COR or designee during emergencies declared by Federal, State, and Local authorities.

23. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENTAL SPILL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIAL: The Contractor shall be completely responsible for any and all spills of waste material that occurs during inventory, packaging, or transportation of waste materials.

The Contractor is responsible for any damage or loss suffered by the Government or injury suffered by any Government employee as a result of any spills of waste caused by the vendor.

24. WASTE EXCEPTIONS: The VA COR shall not request the removal of radioactive material in conjunction with this contract.

25. REPORTING DOCUMENTS: The Contractor shall be responsible for generating all reports and documentation in conjunction with amount, transport, disposal, or destruction of all waste material under this contract.

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