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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

None

537-26-3-6303-0401

36C25226Q0704 09-04-2026

Anthony Hughes Anthony.hughes2@va.gov 09-08-2026

12:00

36C252

Department of Veterans Affairs

Great Lakes Acquisition Center

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

X 100

X

561710

$17.5 Million

N/A

36C537

Department of Veterans Affairs

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

820 S Damen Avenue

Chicago IL 60612-3728

36C252

Department of Veterans Affairs

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

Reactive Pest Mitigation Bed Bug Service, Jesse Brown VA

VA Medical Center and satellite locations, Chicago IL

The Service Contract Labor Standard Statue Applies to this contract. See Section D for the applicable Department of

Labor Wage Determination.

See CONTINUATION Page

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Ashley Johnson

36C25226Q0704

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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 NO DATE

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 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE POINT OF CONTACT

(IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):

NAME: __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:_________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: CONTRACTING OFFICE CODE: 36C252

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER

115 S. 84TH ST., STE 100

MILWAUKEE WI 53214-1476

2. FAR OVERHAUL (RFO): The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) are undergoing the most thorough revision in their history, known as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). Accordingly, references to the updated regulations will be cited as RFO, rather than FAR, e.g., RFO 52.212-4 instead of FAR 52.212-4. The RFO may be found at RFO.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

3. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS: This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation is issued under the authority of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. FAR Part RFO 14 and RFO 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.)

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

5. SOLICITATION TIMELINE SUMMARY:

A. 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 Contract Specialist

Anthony.Hughes2@va.gov no later than SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026, AT NOON LOCAL

TIME. Contracting will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment to https://sam.gov

Contract Opportunities within 1 business day to all parties.

B. SOLICITATION CLOSES/QUOTES DUE:

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

C. SUBMISSION OF QUOTE:

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

6. INVOICES: Use of the invoicing procedures set forth in this Contract are mandatory and supersede any other invoicing procedures otherwise used by the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the proper, timely submission of all invoices for work that has been completed under this Contract and accepted by the Government. Invoice payment, including the calculation of late fees when applicable, shall be conducted in accordance with current Department of Veterans Affairs policies and procedures at the time an invoice is submitted. Under no circumstances will a late payment be grounds for termination of this Contract.

a. Electronic Submission of Invoices: Invoices must be submitted after all work is completed for stand-alone Contracts or monthly in arrears for long-term Contracts, in accordance with: VAAR

852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Invoices shall not be submitted for work not yet performed.

b. Payment in Arrears: Payment will be made in arrears upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice.

Advance payment for work not yet performed is not authorized under this Contract.

c. Electronic Accounts: Before an invoice can be submitted or payment rendered, all contractors must establish a payment account with the Department of Veteran Affairs Financial Services mailto:Anthony.Hughes2@va.gov https://sam.gov/

Center (VAFSC) and register with the Tungsten Network for free electronic submission of invoices.

1. VAFSC Payment Account: A VAFSC payment account is established via the VAFSC

Customer Engagement Portal at VAFSC Customer Engagement Portal. For assistance, VAFSC customer service is available at (877) 353-9791, option 2, or e-mail at vafsccshd@mail.va.gov.

2. Tungsten Network: Registration with the Tungsten Network may be accomplished at

Tungsten Network Registration. Additional information and assistance may be found at

Introduction - Simplified Invoicing with the Tungsten Network. Tungsten Network support is available at (877) 489-6135 or e-mail at VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com.

Contractors shall submit an electronic invoice by the tenth (10th) of the following month services were performed or goods delivered via the Tungsten Network through the website at

Tungsten Network Portal.

d. Invoice Contents: All invoices must reference the contractor’s name and address, customer name, Contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services or supplies provided, quantity, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices must also include any payment discount terms.

e. Electronic Payment: 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

7. NONPERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT: This Contract is a nonpersonal services contract, as defined in FAR 37.101. VA personnel will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor personnel performing work under this Contract. Such personnel shall be accountable solely to the

Contractor, which in turn is responsible to the Government for execution of the services under this

Contract.

8. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY: The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the

Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitment or issue changes that will affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority, and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred thereof.

9. 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.

https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ mailto:vafsccshd@mail.va.gov https://registration.tungsten-network.com/start https://us.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/ mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com https://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspx

a. The Contractor is responsible for following 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 byproducts are prohibited.

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

f. Smoking, including vaping products, 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.

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.

10. 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.

11. RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS:

a. Applicability: This section applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

b. Definitions: “Federal Record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal Record:

1. includes VA records;

2. does not include personal materials;

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their VA contract; and

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

c. Requirements:

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36

CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

(5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for

Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. The facility and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the facility or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting

Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to the facility. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in this Contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the

Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting

Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to the facility’s control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in this Contract. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and the facility’s guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with the facility’s policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public facility information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the Contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. The facility owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which the facility shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training.

The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training. The facility, in coordination with the COR/POC, will provide any required training under this subparagraph.

d. Flow-down of requirements to Subcontractors:

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this section, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this Contract and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the

Contractor.

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B.2 PRICE SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

15.00 JB __________________ __________________

Reactive emergency pest mitigation services—primarily for bed bugs

Contract Period: Base Year

POP Begin: 09-21-2026

POP End: 07-31-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710-Exterminating and pest control

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S207 Housekeeping Insect/Rodent Control

15.00 JB _______________ _______________

Contract Period: Option Year 1

POP Begin: 08-01-2027

POP End: 07-31-2028

Contract Period: Option Year 2

POP Begin: 08-01-2028

POP End: 07-31-2029

Contract Period: Option Year 3

POP Begin: 08-01-2029

POP End: 07-31-2030

15.00 JB __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Option Year 4

POP Begin: 08-01-2030

POP End: 07-31-2031

GRAND TOTAL _______________

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Pest Mitigation Services for Bed Bugs and Ticks for the

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (JBVAMC) CBOCs and Remote Sites

A. Background

1. Overview: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for reactive emergency pest mitigation services—primarily for bed bugs—at JBVAMC Community Based

Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and other remote sites when required.

2. Services Distinct from Lessor’s Obligations: The services provided under this Contract are distinct from the lessor’s contractual obligations for routine preventive pest control.

B. Locations Covered

1. Lakeside CBOC, 211 E. Ontario, Chicago, IL 60611

2. Chicago Heights CBOC, 211 Dixie Hwy, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

3. Auburn Gresham CBOC, 7731 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60620

4. Any additional remote patient care sites under JBVAMC. The Contractor will be notified of these remote sites as applicable.

C. Scope of Work:

1. Pest Mitigation Services: The Contractor shall provide on-call pest mitigation services upon notification of a pest sighting. These services shall include:

a. Inspection and identification of pest presence;

b. The typical call would be for one room however, based on inspection and identification the treatment area may be larger.

c. Coordination with VA staff to isolate affected areas;

d. Safe and effective treatment using methods that are compliant with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, and regulations. The Contractor must use non-toxic and/or low-toxicity treatments in patient care areas;

e. Follow-up inspection and retreatment if necessary; and

f. A report of findings and actions taken. This report shall be transmitted to the COR via e-mail as a .pdf file in a format agreeable to both parties and include, at a minimum, the following information:

a. Date of call;

b. Purpose of call;

c. Inspection findings;

d. Actions taken, including type of pesticide(s) used;

e. Recommended follow-up actions, if any; and

f. Name of technician(s) that provided these services.

2. Initial Response: The Contractor must be on-site at the VA facility within 4 hours of notification, or a mutually agreeable time, when contacted for service.

3. Treatment Window: Pest mitigation services must be rendered within 24 hours after a pest sighting during the week (Monday-Friday), and within 48 hours if a pest sighing occurs during a weekend or Federal Holiday.

4. Service Hours: The work to be performed under this Contract shall be performed before or after patient care hours, defined as Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, excluding all Federal Holidays. The precise day a Federal Holiday is observed is available at

OPM: Federal Holidays. Federal Holidays include:

a. New Year’s Day;

b. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.;

c. Washington’s Birthday;

d. Memorial Day;

e. Juneteenth National Independence Day;

f. Independence Day;

g. Labor Day;

h. Columbus Day;

i. Veterans Day;

j. Thanksgiving Day;

k. Christmas Day; and

l. Any other day declared a Federal Holiday by Presidential Proclamation

5. Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate with the on-site Point of Contact (POC) and COR for all services provided under this Contract.

D. Contractor Requirements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview

1. Licensing and Certification: The Contractor and its technicians must hold valid, current pest control licenses and certifications, as applicable, for the state of Illinois.

2. Healthcare Environment: The Contractor and its technicians must be able to safely provide the services under this Contract in a healthcare environment, being fully cognizant of the applicable health and safety standards that are designed to protect both patients and personnel.

E. Facility Security, Safety, and Privacy Requirements

1. Badging/Access: Contractors must strictly comply with all direction given by the COR/POC and facility personnel during the badging/access process, including fingerprinting and background investigations as required. Contractors shall be responsible for all expenses related to the badging/access process, including reimbursement to the VA, as applicable. Failure to comply with this requirement will be considered a material breach of this Contract.

2. Check-in/Check-out Requirements: The Contractor must comply with all facility check-in and screening requirements. Upon successful completion of the facility’s check-in and screening process, the Contractor must check-in with the COR/POC. The Contractor must check-out with the COR/POC, or their designee, at the conclusion of such work, prior to departing the VA facility, advising them of the work completed and any problems/issues identified.

3. Physical Security: The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with all applicable

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) security, privacy, and safety policies and procedures in effect at the time of performance, including but not limited to VA Directive 6500, VA Handbook

6500.6 (Contract Security), and VAAR 852.204-71, as applicable to work performed on VA premises. The contractor shall ensure that all personnel performing work under this Statement of

Work complete VA-required privacy, confidentiality, and information security awareness training prior to starting work and annually thereafter, if required by VA policy. Any actual or suspected security incident, including loss, theft, or damage to VA property or equipment associated with the work described in this Contract, shall be reported immediately to the COR/POC and VA

Police. The contractor shall cooperate fully with any VA investigation or remediation activities related to such incidents.

4. Building Security and Keys: The Government may provide the Contractor with keys to access the required rooms for services provided under this Contract, as applicable. The Contractor shall not lend keys or open locked rooms or areas to permit entrance by persons other than the Contractor’s assigned staff. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing areas upon completion of duties.

Keys must not be duplicated. Any keys lost by the Contractor will be replaced by the

Government, and the Contractor will be charged the replacement value of the lost key and for any expenses incurred for rekeying caused by the lost key. The Contractor must notify the COR/POC of any lost or suspected lost key as soon as possible.

5. Noninterference with Facility Functions: The Contractor shall perform its services under an Order in a manner that does not interfere with the facility’s functions, including maintaining all tools and equipment in an orderly fashion and cleaning the work area at the conclusion of a service visit. The Contractor shall interrupt its work at any time so as to not interfere with the normal functioning of the facility, including utility services, fire protection systems, and passage of facility patients, personnel, equipment, and carts. In the event of an emergency, Contractor services may be stopped and rescheduled to a date and time mutually satisfactory to the

Contractor and the POC, at no additional cost to the Government.

6. Network/Data Security: Contractor personnel shall not be granted logical access to any VA network, VA information system, or VA-sensitive information under this requirement, and no

Contractor-owned equipment shall be connected to the VA network unless separately authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer and VA IT Security. All work will be limited to physical installation and configuration of equipment as described in the Statement of Work, using VA-provided network ports and infrastructure as directed by VA technical staff. The Contractor shall ensure that all devices, materials, and media brought onto VA property are free of malicious code and do not contain or store VA-sensitive information. If any device is temporarily configured with IP addressing or other settings for testing, those configurations shall be performed under the direction of VA technical staff and shall not involve storage, processing, or transmission of VA-sensitive information by the Contractor.

7. Safety – Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Requirements: During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor must follow all ICRA requirements, as set forth by the infection control staff.

8. Safety – OSHA and CDC Requirements: The Contractor must comply with all OSHA and CDC requirements while performing work under this Contract, including without limitation: use of personal protective equipment; proper placement of caution signs; and providing the COR/POC with all Material Safety Data Sheets, as applicable, prior to beginning any work under this

Contract.

9. Fire Safety: The Contractor shall maintain clear means of egress in compliance with all fire and safety codes.

10. Patient Confidentiality: The Contractor must adhere to all requirements of the Privacy Act due to the possibility that confidential medical record information may be accessible and/or visible to

Contractor employees while performing work under this Contract. The Privacy Act prohibits the disclosure of a record about an individual from a system of records, absent the written consent of the individual, unless the disclosure is pursuant to a statutory exception. See Privacy Act of 1974 for additional information regarding the Privacy Act. At the COR’s/POC’s direction, in their sole discretion, the Contractor must obtain a signed Confidentiality Certificate from each employee and maintain that Certificate for inspection purposes.

11. Legal/Professional Standards Compliance. All work performed under this Contract must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, rules, and professional standards, specifically including without limitation: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); the

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); the Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA); the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); the Food and Drug Administration

(FDA); and The Joint Commission. Any conflict between any of these authorities shall be resolved in favor of the more stringent authority.

https://www.justice.gov/opcl/privacy-act-1974

12. Jobsite Cleanliness: The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all debris, packaging, and waste created during performance of this Contract and otherwise keep the work area clean at all times, including the proper disposal of all personal trash (e.g., food packaging). The following specific requirements apply to all work performed under this Contract:

a. The Contractor shall provide its own off-site trash containers.

b. Waste disposal, particularly hazardous waste, must be coordinated with the facility via the

COR/POC.

c. Recyclable materials shall be disposed of according to applicable regulations.

d. Packing materials shall not be stored inside VA buildings for more than 24 hours.

e. Contractor personnel shall eat and drink only in designated areas.

13. Injuries and/or Property Damage: The Contractor must take care to protect persons and personal/Government property and shall be liable for any injuries and/or damage caused by the

Contractor, including its personnel and agents (including any subcontractors), to include all reasonable costs for medical treatment and/or damage repair. The Contractor must take all reasonable steps to mitigate all injuries and/or damage, with a report to the COR/POC to be submitted as soon as all injuries and damage have been mitigated to the maximum extent possible. The Contractor shall follow the COR’s/POC’s guidance for documenting any incident(s) and must cooperate with any investigation of such incident(s).

F. Personnel Requirements: The following requirements apply to all Contractor personnel, including subcontractor personnel, performing services at a VA facility.

1. Proper Training: All personnel must be fully trained, thoroughly competent, and otherwise meet all legal requirements for performing services at a Federal Government facility, including all training recommended or mandated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), The Joint Commission, and the

Veterans Health Administration prior to beginning any work onsite.

2. Physically Capable: All personnel shall be physically and medically able to perform the services under this Contract.

3. Legally Capable: All personnel shall be legally capable of working in the United States. Anyone found to be undocumented or otherwise working illegally will be remanded to the proper authorities.

4. Behavior Standards: While onsite, all personnel shall behave appropriately. Contractor personnel shall not be rude, argumentative, or confrontational with anyone. Any violation of this policy is grounds for immediate revocation of that person’s access badge and a permanent ban from the premises.

5. Clear Criminal Record: All personnel shall have a clear criminal record, which means no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for assaultive behavior or crimes of moral turpitude, nor any active criminal warrants.

6. Communicating in English: All personnel shall be able to effectively communicate in English— speaking, reading, and writing. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that all personnel are able to understand any alerts or warnings, oral and written, issued by the facility.

7. Healthy at Work: All personnel shall be healthy when performing services under this Contract;

sick personnel must not report to work or shall depart the facility if becoming sick at work.

8. Appropriate Clothing: All personnel shall wear clothing appropriate for the services being performed and that clearly distinguishes them as Contractor personnel. Clothing shall present a neat appearance, be clean and maintained in good repair, and be worn as designed by the manufacturer. Contractor personnel shall not wear scrubs.

9. Identification Badge: All personnel shall wear their Government-issued identification badge, if issued, so that it is clearly visible from the front, above the waist and below the face.

G. Contract Structure: This Contract is structured so that a specified number of pest mitigation services are authorized under each Line Item of the Price Schedule, delineated as a JB (Job). One Job equals one pest mitigation service call, to include all services set forth under Section C Scope of

Work, including follow-up inspections and retreatment, if necessary. This Contract is a firm-fixed-price contract, as defined in FAR 16.202-1. As such, the prices set forth in Section B.2 Price Schedule are not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s experience in performing the

Contract.

H. Contract Scope and Unauthorized Commitments: The Contractor must not perform any work outside the scope of this Contract, including exceeding the number of Jobs awarded under each Line

Item. If the Contractor receives a request from VA personnel directing or requesting work that the

Contractor believes is not within the scope of the Contract, the Contractor must notify the COR/POC and the Contracting Officer of the request. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to issue changes or modifications that will affect price, quantity, or quality of performance of this Contract.

Additional tasking required by changes in mission assignments must be documented by a bilateral contract modification, in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(d). 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.

I. Additional Services: In the event that the Government determines that additional pest mitigation services are required under this Contract, the Contracting Officer will issue a contract modification that will increase the number of Jobs under a specific Line Item under the Price Schedule at that Line

Item’s price per Job. The Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral modification for such additional services in accordance with RFO 52.212-4(d). Any modifications that authorize such additional services under this paragraph shall be considered within the scope of the Contract.

J. Deobligation Modifications: The Contractor shall ensure that all invoices have been submitted within fourteen days of the end of each contract period. Any unused funding for that contract period will be deobligated by the Contracting Officer via a bilateral modification in accordance with RFO

52.212-4(d). Upon receipt of such deobligation modification, the Contractor shall verify that amount be deobligated, sign the modification, and promptly return the modification to the Contracting

Officer. Any Contractor disagreement with the amount to be deobligated shall be promptly raised with the Contracting Officer.

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

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

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

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

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any

Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the

Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR

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

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

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

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

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

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

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

(i) Payment—

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

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act

(31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

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

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

Contractor shall—

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

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

(5) Interest.

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

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

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if—

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

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

Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the

Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

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

Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

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

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

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

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31

U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts;

40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49

U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and

Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

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

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract,

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

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

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-

Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

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

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the

EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the

Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such…