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1. REQUISITION NO.

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3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

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b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

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SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

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WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

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SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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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

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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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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

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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UNIT PRICE

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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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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

None 36C25226Q0516 06-10-2026 Lemke, Justin 414-844-4800 ext 40193 06-26-2026

10:00AM

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Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 X X 541620 $19 Million N/A X Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines IL 60141-5000 Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page Underground Storage Tank Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Services at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital Service Contract Labor Standards Apply.

Wage Determination WD 2015-5017 Rev32 05/13/2026 See CONTINUATION Page 578-3660162-6121-855100-2543 010050190 X X Matthew Zawada

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

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 ________________________________

SAM UEI NO. ____________________________________________

CAGE CODE _____________________________________________

CONTRACTOR’S PAST PERFORMANCE POINT OF CONTACT

(IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):

NAME: __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:_________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT:

Justin Lemke Contract Specialist Justin.Lemke@va.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICE CODE: 36C252

MILWAUKEE WI 53214

2. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS:

This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation is issued under the authority of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 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. (Note: The terms “offeror” and “quoter” are both used in this Solicitation. For the purposes of this Solicitation, these terms are interchangeable; there is no difference in meaning between the two.)

3. SET-ASIDE (If any): See box 10 of STANDARD FORM 1449

4. SOLICITATION TIMELINE SUMMARY:

A. 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 TUESDAY JUNE 22nd 2026 AT 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO MEET FACILITY Point of Contract at Main Entrance.

B. 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 Contract Specialist at Justin.Lemke@va.gov no later than WEDNESDAY JUNE 23rd, AT NOON LOCAL TIME. Contracting will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment to https://sam.gov Contract Opportunities within 2 business days to all parties

C. SOLICITATION CLOSES/QUOTES DUE:

See box 8 of STANDARD FORM 1449 or most recent Amendment.

D. SUBMISSION OF QUOTE:

See 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services and addendum for specific instructions to offerors.

5. 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.

6. INVOICES:

a. All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with: FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

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

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

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

e. 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 for Enrollment.

f. 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.

g. 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.

h. 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.

i. 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.

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

* 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

7. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS: In addition to any other requirements set forth in this Contract, the Contractor, including its employees, agents, and subcontractors (collectively “the Contractor”), shall comply with the following facility requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be considered a material breach of this Contract and may be a violation of Federal law resulting in charges answerable in the United States District Court.

a. Contractor is responsible to follow all on site facility policies

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

c. 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.

d. 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.

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

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

g. 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.

h. 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.

8. SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL:

Contractors shall coordinate all badging, background checks, and fingerprinting with the COR or otherwise designated facility point of contact. Reference VA Handbook 0710, VA Handbook 0735, VA Directive 0735

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.

Records Management Contract Language will need to be included in the final signed contract.

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

A. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Edward J. Hines Jr. VA hospital requires the services of a contractor for inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair services for nineteen (19) diesel/unleaded storage tanks located throughout the Hines VA Campus per 40 CFR Part 280.

Overview of requirements

· The contractor shall be certified by Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall-(OSFM) & Illinois Class ABC certification

· Review historical records of tank performance

· Maintain Hines Storage Tank Records

· Coordinate Storage Tank compliance and permitting efforts with OSFM

· Work with engineering staff to evaluate maintenance and repair options

· Inspect tank system for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations

· Provide formalized report on inspection and recommendations for each tank system

· Transmit inspection records to OFSM to ensure Hines is compliant

· Provide certification process guidance and ensure permits are current and displayed

· Perform limited preventative maintenance repair that can be only accomplished by certified contractor

This contractor shall adhere to all regulatory program inspection requirements. These requirements shall include the Energy Policy Act of 2005, 40 CFR 280 under RCRA, VHA Directive GEMS 7700 and Illinois State Fire Marshall (ISFM). In addition, the inspections include adherence to air quality programs as identified by the Illinois Administrative Code Title 35, Part 731.

B. SCOPE

Contractor shall contact Hines VA Engineering, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to request onsite inspections at least, one (1) week prior to the visit.

The contractor is required to perform inspections and maintenance during normal work hours 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday through Friday. Inspections shall not occur on weekends or government holidays.

· Contractor shall review records to include Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, tank registrations and compliance reports, agency inspections, tank vendor operating manuals, layout drawings, and permits.

· Contractor shall review the tank information available through Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal agency databases and shall review state and local UST/AST code requirements with respect to the referenced tanks at the VA.

Inspection-On site Contractor shall conduct on-site inspection of all tanks in Attachment 2, with VA personnel to verify the current state and conditions of the UST/AST systems. The site inspection shall be conducted by a certified Level A and B UST/AST Tank System Inspector and Illinois certified tank installer.

· The inspection shall require both written and photo documentation if emergency or damage is discovered.

· The inspection shall include demonstration of the operation using real time monitoring systems used by VA personnel.

· This inspection shall include spill and overfill protection, corrosion protection, leak detection, secondary containment, spill preparedness kits for response, reporting of releases, and applicable compliance requirements.

Inspection-On site Time Frame and Delivery

· Monthly Inspection: 3rd or 4th week of month

· Annual Inspection: Month of October-No time constraints

· Triennial Inspection: Month of October-No time constraints

AST Inspection Note

· No monthly inspections needed on AST

· Only Fuel is tested once a year : Month of October-No time constraints

Inspection Close out At the completion of the on-site inspection, the contractor shall conduct an Inspection review meeting with VA representatives to present findings.

· Meeting Agenda shall include identification of regulatory deficiencies discovered that could result in significant action by US EPA, IEPA, OISFM, state, local agencies or risk to patient health.

· The contractor shall review Hines VA tank program documentation/records of Inspected elements such as: tank registration forms, financial responsibility, submittals, tank testing, and tank inspections.

· Contractor to provide formalized report using OSFM Standards The Contractor shall not be required to provide service on the following Federal Holidays, nor shall the Contractor be paid for these Federal Holidays. The following Federal Holidays are observed by the Federal Government:

When one of the above designated Federal Holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday. When a Federal Holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday by United States Government agencies.

Preventative Maintenance

· Two (2) ASTs proper decommissioning and removal at Building 20

· CO/CS and COR shall determine preventative maintenance on all USTs/ASTSs to include fuel tank polishing on a case-by-case basis after reviewing monthly inspection reports

C. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

GEMS Documentation/Reports-Defined The Contractor shall be responsible to provide VA Engineering Service with a typed formal report of services performed. This formal Vendor Engineering Service Report shall include results, details and data for all services performed.

· Contractor shall provide a report presenting inspection findings and fix recommendations for each tank system. The monthly report shall include Attachment 3, the OSFM Quarterly Equipment Inspection Checklist/Operations & Maintenance Guidelines for UST System Inspections per tank, a summary, table of compliance elements with regulatory references, and pertinent digital photos.

· Items to be included & reported during inspections:

Tank Conditions

· Notification (failure to notify)

· Corrosion protection – Tank

· Corrosion protection – Piping

· Condition on retractors, hoses, breakaways, vapor caps, rubber gaskets, and swivels (dispensing islands only)

· Condition of all gauges and meters

Overfill/Spill

· Overfill prevention is in place and operational

· Spill prevention is in place and operational

· Tank and piping release detection

· Inspect piping/fitting conditions for failures, potential failures

· Detection methods and appropriate equipment or procedures are in place: alarms, interstitial piping, sump sensors

· Inspection, removal and disposal of debris in spill buckets.

· Secondary containment is present where required

D. Required Documentation

Prior to approval of invoices, contractor shall provide documents of:

· Tank and piping repairs performed by contractor

· Any notice of Temporary tank closure or Permanent tank decommissioning and removal

· Documentation on inspecting Operator training — Class A, B, and C

· Time stamps of equipment downtime/uptime and hours on-site for service call

· Identification of equipment to be serviced

· Inventory ID number, manufacturer's name, device name, model number, serial number, and any other manufacturer's identification numbers

· Itemized description of service(s) performed

· Name of Veteran Administration employee who witnessed service described

· Name of Field Service Engineer (FSE) who performed services

· Contractor service number or contractor log number

· Pass or Fail per tank inspected

· OSFM Quarterly Equipment Inspection Checklist/Operations & Maintenance Guidelines for UST System Inspections per tank

E. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and transportation necessary to include:

· All work under the provisions of this contract shall be performed by properly licensed and certified UST technicians directly employed by the contractor. UST Technicians shall be fully trained and experienced in the servicing of the systems and devices specified. Subject to COR approval.

· In addition to the conformance section of the specifications all work under the provisions of this contract shall be performed and certified as being in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and codes.

· At all times while performing work under the provisions of this contract the contractor’s employees shall strictly observe the requirements of all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs rules and the Illinois State Fire Marshal, regulations and policies.

· The types, location by building and number of UST and devices within the scope of work of this contract are listed in Attachment 1 UST Inventory.

· Existing UST alarms, piping and system components or devices found to be in a state of failure shall be reported to the COR for appropriate corrective action.

· Contractor shall troubleshoot and diagnosis as necessary to determine the cause of the problem identified.

· Contractor shall provide a cost proposal to make corrections or repairs to identify deficiencies for consideration by COR/CO.

Within five calendar days of receipt of notice of award, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer (CO) with telephone number(s) at which requests for emergency repair service shall be accepted. The telephone number at which requests for emergency repair service shall be accepted shall be the telephone number of the contractor's regular place of business or the cell phone or radio pager number of the contractor's field supervisor or qualified service technician. The telephone number at which requests for emergency repair service shall be accepted shall not be to a voice mail box, an answering machine or an answering service. The Contracting Officer shall provide the contractor with a list of the names and titles of the Hines employees authorized to initiate requests for specified repair services.

F. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

· The contractor shall maintain an adequate inventory of parts, materials and supplies as necessary to provide for the timely maintenance, testing and repair of the specified UST/AST systems components and devices. Failure by the contractor to satisfactorily accomplish required inspections by the provisions of this contract in a timely manner because of a lack of parts/equipment availability shall be considered justification to terminate the contract in accordance with the Default Clause.

· Firms submitting offers shall have been engaged in business of installing, repairing, testing, maintaining UST systems, and components verifying compliance with the Illinois State Fire Marshall and other regulatory offices for at least the past five (5) consecutive years. Contractor shall provide list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) customer references with preference towards experience with the Federal or Illinois State governments.

· Contractors shall provide proof of Illinois Class A,B, and C UST certification.

· Due to the dangers with Above and Underground Storage Tanks, there shall be no subcontracting opportunities for potential general contractors. Communications shall be from government to the self-performing contractor and vice versa only.

G. PERFORMANCE MONITORING

The government shall periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor such performance and ensure services are received. The government representative shall evaluate the contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the contractor's quality control program and receipt of complaints from facility personnel. The government shall inspect each task as completed or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality control inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government shall decrease the number of quality control inspections if performance dictates.

H. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A background check shall be a requirement for all contractors and any subcontractor’s employee(s) providing services to the government. The government’s decision to exercise this option shall not entitle the contractors or subcontractors to any contract price adjustments. The contractor shall always be required to wear and properly display contractor identification badges while on premises at Hines VA. All contractors shall be requested to provide the following information to obtain a background check: Name; Social Security Number; Date of Birth; Race; State(s) lived in.

Badging Process Hines VA Hospital Step 1:

Contract employee shall fill out and bring fingerprint request form to Bldg 2, Room 119 to Mikel Jones, Hines’s Engineering Badging Sponsor, between the hours of 7:00am-3:00pm Monday – Friday.

It is recommended to call 708-202-8387 x 21322 prior to visit. The badging sponsor shall review the fingerprint request and transfer the details to a Special Agreement Check (SAC) form. The sponsor shall create a contractor profile in the US-Access sponsorship program.

Step 2:

Contractor shall go to Bldg. 17 HR/PIV office on Hines campus between the hours of 8am – 4pm Monday - Friday. The HR/PIV shall conduct electronic fingerprinting. After completion of fingerprints, the contractor shall inform Mikel Jones, Hines’s Engineering Badging Sponsor. The sponsor shall then submit package to the PSAC office starting the fingerprint adjudication processes.

Step 3:

Sponsoring takes approximately 2-7 days after PSAC package submission has cleared. After cleared by PSAC, Mike Jones shall “sponsor” personnel within the US Access system. Mikel Jones shall call the contractor to setup an appointment for badge pickup at Bldg. 17. The Contractor shall bring two forms of valid ID and it is the contractor’s responsibility to make this appointment. If this appointment is missed and needs to be rescheduled, it shall be at the contractor’s expense. The VA shall not provide funding for delays in badging due to missed appointments.

I. POINTS OF CONTACT

Available upon award

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTION, TESTING, and MAINTENANCE Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H335 - Inspection - Service and Trade Equipment

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTION, TESTING, and MAINTENANCE Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTION, TESTING, and MAINTENANCE Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTION, TESTING, and MAINTENANCE Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2029 POP End: 08-31-2030

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTION, TESTING, and MAINTENANCE Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2030 POP End: 08-31-2031

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause) C.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

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

C.3 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

52.204-13

52.209-6

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION)

PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

NOV 2025

JAN 2025

52.222-37 52.222-41 52.222-42

52.222-43

EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION)

SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (DEVIATION)

STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS)

NOV 2025

NOV 2025

MAY 2014

NOV 2025

52.222-54 52.222-55

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DEVIATION)

MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

NOV 2025

52.226-8

52.232-33

ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

MAY 2024

OCT 2018

852.211-76

852.215-70

852.215-71

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - REIMBURSEMENT FOR DATA BREACH COSTS ALTERNATE I

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS

EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS

FEB 2023

OCT 2019

OCT 2019

C.4 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 5 calendar days before contract’s performance period ends. The specified rates under this clause will be those rates in effect under the contract each time an option is exercised under this clause.

(End of Clause)

C.5 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 10 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 10 calendar 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.6 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026) (a)Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

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

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

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

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the…