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15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

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ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

657-26-2-1528-0030

36C25526Q0167 03-18-2026

Fischer, Lisa | Lisa.Fischer1@va.gov 913-946-1993 03-23-2026 0800am CDT

36C255 Contracting Specialist 36C255 Fischer, L Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048

X 100

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Y

561730

$9.5 Million

Net 30 days

N/A

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Saint Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive

Saint Louis MO 63125

36C255

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15

36C255

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

Austin TX

877-353-9791 512-460-5429

Requirement is for Ground Maintenance at the Saint Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks, located at 1 Jefferson

Drive Saint Louis, MO 63125.

This solicitation is for a Five (5) Year IDIQ with five twelve (12) month Ordering Periods: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2031

These services will be performed as detailed within the

Performance Work Statement.

This solicitation is being issued as a Total Set-Aside for SDVOSB concerns. If award cannot be made, the solicitation will be cancelled and the requirement resolicited.

Important: Please refer to Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 instructions to Offers for additional instructions.

Offers are due by 08:00am CST on 03/23/2026. No late bids will be accepted.

657-3660162-1528-853300-2543 0100C1090

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X 1 One

Ross, Leslie Contracting Officer

36C25526Q0167

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.3 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (MAR 2026) (DEVIATION) . 16

C.4 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

C.5 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C.6 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.7 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) ALTERNATE

I (NOV 2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E.2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV

2021)

E.4 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.6 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.7 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

E.8 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(JAN 2008)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C255 Ross, Leslie | Leslie.Ross2@va.gov Contracting Specialist 36C255 Fischer, Lisa | Lisa.Fischer1@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15

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

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[ ] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly, in Arrears

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Financial Services Center, Austin TX https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

mailto:Leslie.Ross2@va.gov mailto:Lisa.Fischer1@va.gov https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

This is a Five-Year IDIQ Contract with five (5) one year Ordering Periods:

The Guaranteed Minimum is $75,000.00 The Contract Ceiling for the Life of the Contract is $800,000.00

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Ground Maintenance in accordance with the PWS for Saint Louis Jefferson Barracks Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

Emergency landscaping response for conditions posing an immediate risk to safety, property, or essential facility operations.

**Estimated and Not Guaranteed**

A SEPARATE QUOTE, APPROVAL AND TASK ORDER REQUIRED

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1

0002AA

Fallen Trees / Large Limb Removal (Emergency) Removal and disposal of downed trees or large limbs obstructing entrances, roads, walkways, or emergency routes.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1POP Begin: 04-01-2026

0002AB

Emergency Storm Debris Clearance Immediate removal of storm-created hazards preventing safe access or threatening property.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1

0002AC

Emergency Drainage/Stabilization Work Immediate corrective action for erosion, washout, or drainage failures jeopardizing facility safety.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1

Jefferson Barracks Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 immediate risk to safety, property, or essential facility operations.

**Estimated and Not Guaranteed**

A SEPARATE QUOTE, APPROVAL AND TASK ORDER REQUIRED

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2

1002AA

Removal and disposal of downed trees or large limbs obstructing entrances, roads, walkways, or emergency routes.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2

1002AB

Immediate removal of storm-created hazards preventing safe access or threatening property.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2

1002AC

Immediate corrective action for erosion, washout, or drainage failures jeopardizing facility safety.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2

Jefferson Barracks Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2028

POP End: 03-31-2029 immediate risk to safety, property, or essential facility operations.

**Estimated and Not Guaranteed**

A SEPARATE QUOTE, APPROVAL AND TASK ORDER REQUIRED

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3

2002AA

Removal and disposal of downed trees or large limbs obstructing entrances, roads, walkways, or emergency routes.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3

2002AB

Immediate removal of storm-created hazards preventing safe access or threatening property.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3

2002AC

Immediate corrective action for erosion, washout, or drainage failures jeopardizing facility safety.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3

Jefferson Barracks Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2029 POP End: 03-31-2030 immediate risk to safety, property, or essential facility operations.

**Estimated and Not Guaranteed**

A SEPARATE QUOTE, APPROVAL AND TASK ORDER REQUIRED

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2029

3002AA

Removal and disposal of downed trees or large limbs obstructing entrances, roads, walkways, or emergency routes.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4

3002AB

Immediate removal of storm-created hazards preventing safe access or threatening property.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4

3002AC

Immediate corrective action for erosion, washout, or drainage failures jeopardizing facility safety.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4

Jefferson Barracks Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2030 POP End: 03-31-2031 immediate risk to safety, property, or essential facility operations.

**Estimated and Not Guaranteed**

A SEPARATE QUOTE, APPROVAL AND TASK ORDER REQUIRED

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5

4002AA

Removal and disposal of downed trees or large limbs obstructing entrances, roads, walkways, or emergency routes.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2030

4002AB

Immediate removal of storm-created hazards preventing safe access or threatening property.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5

4002AC

Immediate corrective action for erosion, washout, or drainage failures jeopardizing facility safety.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001-

4002AC

Saint Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks Attention: Facilities 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr Saint Louis, MO 63125

USA

All See POP

B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Routine Ground Maintenance and Emergency Landscaping Services at Jefferson Barracks VAMC

1. GENERAL:

1.1 Description of Services: The contractor shall provide all personnel and equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary for routine ground maintenance in a manner that will maintain healthy grass and present a clean, neat, professional appearance. Emergency landscaping services will include immediate response to storms, wind, or other weather-related incidents that create safety hazards or impedes access on the property. Work shall cover the removal of fallen trees, limbs, branches, and other debris; clearing of obstructed walkways, roads, or access points; and temporary stabilization of areas affected by erosion or ground disturbance.

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, and disposal necessary to restore the affected areas to a safe and accessible condition as part of each emergency event.

Emergency services will require a separate quote for items such as (i.e. tree removal, stump grinding, additional debris removal)

1.2 Background: The Jefferson Barracks campus is a 126.65-acre facility located at 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr., Saint Louis MO, 63125. The facility has a requirement for a grounds contractor to cut, trim, and maintain all grass, and remove weeds, as scheduled per the Quality Control plan and performance standards. The contractor shall remove dead trees/shrubs/limbs/debris, clear freshly cut grass from all roads and sidewalks, fertilize the grass twice per year, pick up and dispose of fallen leaves.

1.3 Objective: The daily (work week) services are intended to improve and maintain the overall visual impression of the Jefferson Barracks VAMC. These professional services will maintain the grass and trees by cutting, trimming and fertilizing the grass the contractor will also be responsible for the cleaning of exterior concrete surfaces to remove dirt, debris, (cigarette butts, cups, trash), nests, and other foreign matters that detract from the visual appeal of the facilities entrances.

1.4.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all labor and supervision required to maintain grass, remove weeds, seeding, and cutting of the lawn, edging and blowing the grass from the sidewalks/road, fertilization of the lawn twice per year, removal of fallen leaves, removal of dead trees/shrubs/limbs/debris from the grounds. Lawn cutting and edging will occur April-October weekly, on a schedule agreed by both parties. Mowing and related services from November through March shall be conducted only as needed, based on the dormant condition of the grass during this period.

Compensation for skipping cutting and edging (due to weather, slow growth, etc.) will be applied to other ground projects to be determined by the facility assigning an alternate grounds project from an approved list or requesting a proposal for an additional task. Hedge/ tree trimming will occur based on standard horticultural growth patterns on a semiannual basis or to the specified height by the COR.

Tasks that require special equipment, certifications, or separate funding (e.g., tree removal over a certain diameter, irrigation repair, chemical spraying requiring licensing) will be specifically excluded until separately negotiated. Unscheduled/Emergency Requirements: Emergency tasks (e.g., tree removal) may require additional task orders and will require a separate quote.

1.4.2 The contractor is responsible for ordering chemicals, fertilizer, mulch, grass seed and other landscaping supplies necessary for the daily landscaping needs of the facility. Contractor is also responsible for maintaining the SDS and all required records for the chemicals, their use and the licenses needed for application of those products.

1.4.3 The contractor is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all their ground equipment and is to be provided by the contractor.

1.4.4 The contractor shall keep all roads, sidewalks, and parking lots clean of all debris.

1.4.5 The contractor may be subject to all weather conditions, heat, rain, cold, etc., and work in a dirty/dusty area.

General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this performance work statement. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective service. The quality control program is the means by which assurances of the work being completed complies with the requirement of the contract. The quality control program will be delivered to the COR within 21 calendar days of contract award. After acceptance of the program, the contractor shall receive the COR’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the quality control plan.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will inspect and evaluate the contractor’s performance to ensure services are received in accordance with requirements set forth in the contract. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be the individual primarily responsible for quality assurance. The COR may perform surveillance by direct observation, performance of biweekly inspections, or investigating customer complaints. Customer complaints will be documented (email or signed statement) and provided to the COR for investigation to align with the QASP.

1.5.3 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for providing services, between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies or Government directed facility closings. The contractor must maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this performance work statement when the facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor should keep in mind that stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

HOLIDAYS: The following local Federal Holidays are observed and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Juneteenth Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1.5.4 Location of work: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr., Saint Louis Mo, 63125

1.5.5 Period of Performance: The term of this contract is a five (5) year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with five (5) 12-month ordering periods. (April 1st, 2026- March 31st, 2031)

1.5.6 Security Requirements: The contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a non-PIV ID card prior to commencement of work under this contract. Renewal of non-PIV ID cards are to be performed annually.

1.5.7 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all the contractor equipment and government property provided for contractor use. No equipment shall be left unattended with keys left in/on them, or equipment left running with no one in attendance.

1.5.8 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall possess, at a minimum, the following performance qualifications:

1.5.8.1 The contractor shall possess technical staff qualified by professional education and technical experience in performing the work required by this performance work statement.

1.5.8.2 The contractor shall ensure that the contractor and all employees working on site have taken an OSHA 10-Hour construction safety course.

1.5.8.3 The contractor shall maintain certification required to apply pesticides, herbicides, as necessary.

1.5.9 Required Licenses and Certifications:

1.5.9.1 OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course for all employees.

1.5.9.2 Missouri Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (or equivalent).

1.5.9.3 Hazard Communication Program compliance per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.

1.5.9.4 EPA guidelines compliance for pesticide/herbicide use.

1.5.9.5 PPE compliance with OSHA standards.

2. SPECIFIC TASKS

2.1 Lawn Maintenance Each Visit:

2.1.1 The contractor shall mow all grass areas to a height of 2–2.5 inches.

2.1.2 The contractor shall vertically edge all lawn and pavement intersections such as curbs, sidewalks and pavement with typical blade edger or line trimmer to vertically edge all lawn and rock/mulch bed intersections, around valve boxes, fire plugs, etc. that are present in the lawn areas. Horizontal edging with line trimmers will not be accepted. Contractor will be responsible for any damage caused by improper mowing /edging.

2.1.3 The contractor shall trim along or around as applicable all items within lawn area such as, but not limited to chain link fencing, gates, signposts, streetlights, buildings, trees, bollards, rock beds and mulch beds.

2.1.4 Blowing of grass clippings from streets, curbs, and sidewalks will be allowed. The clippings are to be picked up and removed, not blown back onto the lawn area.

2.1.5 The contractor shall remove all trash and debris prior to mowing. Contractors shall remove trash and other debris from flower beds, rock and mulch beds, sidewalks, parking lots, etc. The site shall be left in a clean manner.

2.1.6 The contractor shall either hand pull or line trim weeds in concrete and asphaltic paving areas and cracks. The use of weed killer is allowed only if contractor possesses and maintains an applicators license and maintains all required/pertinent records. Weed killer will only be used in asphalt and concrete areas, not in the lawn or beds.

2.1.7 The contractor shall notify the COR of any dead or diseased trees. Removal of these trees to ground level will be discussed at time of discovery, root removal is required. The cost for each removal shall be negotiated before each removal.

2.1.8 Ruts in lawn areas created by the contractor (e.g. by lawn mowers, vehicles etc.) shall be repaired filled and sodded to “match” existing condition as required. Any other damage caused by the contractor shall be restored to “match” existing condition at the contractor’s expense.

3. Station Information

3.1.1 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) The COR shall be identified by a separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the CO and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government Furnished Property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

3.1.2 SMOKING POLICY: The contractor is advised that the Government has placed a No Smoking or the use of any Tobacco products on VA government property.

3.1.3 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws and safety regulations. Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of contractor’s employees is exclusively the contractor’s obligation, and the Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor’s compliance or non-compliance with such responsibilities.

Contractor shall provide Contractor employees with all necessary personal protective clothing and equipment. The Contracting Officer or his designee will notify the contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and action to be taken. After receiving such notice, the contractor shall immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice, when served on the contractor, his representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose aforesaid. If the contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and hold the contractor in default as provided for elsewhere in this contract.

3.1.4 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative shall refer to the Contractor for immediate action (including, but not limited to, removal from the work site) any contract technician whose personal or professional conduct jeopardizes or interferes with the regular and ordinary operation of the facility. Breaches of conduct include, but are not limited to, intoxication or debilitation resulting from drug use; theft; dereliction; negligence in performing tasks or other conduct resulting in complaints by staff or management.

3.1.5 ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES: Illegal substance possession, use, or distribution will not be tolerated on any Government installation. This includes prescribed medical marijuana. The contractor shall ensure that contractor employees who have access do not possess, use, or distribute illegal substances. All Contractors are required to adhere to all local, state, and federal laws concerning possession and/or use of illegal substances. Contractors found to be in possession of illegal substances will be barred from the installation and subject to arrest and prosecution by local authorities. The Contractors’ employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition or on any Government property at the Saint Louis VAMC, in accordance with VA policy.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA:

All contract administration functions will be retained by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Contracting Officer will be 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 will be authorized to make commitments or issue changes that 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 unauthorized, and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS:

CDR: Contract Discrepancy Report. Report issued by the Government to the contractor to document a supply or service found to be unacceptable during contract performance.

CLIN: Contract Line-Item Number. Unit of work (or service) to be performed (or delivered) by the contractor as a pay item.

CO: Contracting Officer. A person with the authority to enter, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

POC: An individual, authorized by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions related to the contract.

QA: Quality Assurance. Actions taken by the government to ensure contracted services meet PWS requirements.

QASP: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. A written document specifying the method used for surveillance of contractor performance.

PWS: Performance Work Statement. A written contracting document that describes the required outcomes, results, or objectives the contractor must achieve, rather than prescribing how the work must be performed.

Emergency Ground Maintenance: An emergency is any unexpected condition that poses an immediate risk to safety, property, or essential facility operations and requires prompt landscaping action to prevent harm or disruption. This may include, but is not limited to:

* Fallen trees or large limbs blocking facility entrances, roads, walkways, or emergency access routes

* Storm debris that creates a safety hazard

* Erosion, washouts, or drainage issues threatening structures or walkways

* Situations requiring immediate ground stabilization to protect people or property

PERSONNEL:

1. Non-Personal Services

a. This is a non-personal services contract. Personnel rendering services under this contract are not subject either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the government and its employees. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

2. Contractor Compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952

a. The Contractor shall comply with any and all legal provisions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, As Amended; its related laws and regulations that are enforced by Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S Department of Labor as these may relate to non-immigrant foreign nationals working under contract or subcontract for the Contractor while providing services to Department of Veterans Affairs patient referrals.

The Contractor shall provide services and support at the locations identified in this Performance Work Statement. The Government reserves the right to add, remove, or modify locations and facilities as mission requirements evolve across the current and future operational footprint. The Contractor shall accommodate these changes within the scope of the contract without disruption to services. Any adjustments to pricing, schedule, or resources resulting from such changes shall be addressed through the appropriate contractual modification process in accordance with the applicable Changes clause.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR Number Title Date

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2023

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.1 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)

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT

ALTERNATE I (NOV 2021)

JUN 2020

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED,

PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

JAN 2025

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

OCT 2018

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS

NOV 2015

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (DEVIATION)

ALTERNATE IV (NOV 2025)

NOV 2025

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES MAY 2014

52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR

STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION

CONTRACTS) (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING

WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION JAN 1997

C.2 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

(End of Clause) FAR Number Title Date

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (DEVIATION) SEP 2025

52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS FEB 2021

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—SYSTEM FOR

AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND

VEGETATION

APR 1984

52.244-6DEV SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

OCT 2025

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL MAY 2020

C.3 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (MAR 2026) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause –

VA Information system is the same as information system and means, pursuant to 38 U.S.C.

5727, a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information whether automated or manual.

VA sensitive information means all VA data, on any storage media or in any form or format, which requires protection due to the risk of harm that could result from inadvertent or deliberate disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the information and includes sensitive personal information.

The term includes information where improper use or disclosure could adversely affect the ability of VA to accomplish its mission, proprietary information, records about individuals requiring protection under various confidentiality provisions such as the Privacy Act and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and information that can be withheld under the Freedom of Information Act. Examples of VA sensitive information include the following: individually-identifiable medical, benefits, and personnel information; financial, budgetary, research, quality assurance, confidential commercial, critical infrastructure, investigatory, and law enforcement information; information that is confidential and privileged in litigation such as information protected by the deliberative process privilege, attorney work-product privilege, and the attorney-client privilege; and other information which, if released, could result in violation of law or harm or unfairness to any individual or group, or could adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of Federal programs.

(b) General. Contractor personnel assigned to work for or on behalf of VA must undergo a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level designation associated with the work to be performed at the level indicated in the contract. The Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA Directive/Handbook 0710, Personnel Security and Suitability Program, which can be accessed at: https://vaww.va.gov/vapubs/index.cfm

(c) Risk and Sensitivity Levels. The following table identifies the risk and sensitivity levels that apply to any personnel providing services under this contract.

*VA Administrations, organizations and staff offices will use the OPM Position Designation Tool.

Security clearances are granted to individuals with a specific requirement for access to classified material (for example, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret). Contractor personnel that are required to obtain a security clearance will be subject to a Tier 3 or Tier 5 investigation. The following sensitivity designations have been assigned for the identified Tier 3 and Tier 5 required by this contract:

Tier 3: Not applicable

Tier 5: Not applicable.

(d) Fitness. The results from a background investigation are used to determine if an individual’s fitness is sufficient for that individual to perform work for or on behalf of VA in the position identified in this contract. Contractor fitness determinations are made in accordance with 5 CFR Part 731.202.

Fitness requirements for employment are separate and distinct from job qualifications. If a Contractor or subcontractor employee is found to be unsuitable or unfit to provide services under this contract, the Contractor shall immediately remove the employee from working on this contract

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions - Tier 1/Low Risk

All positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk https://vaww.va.gov/vapubs/index.cfm https://pdt.nbis.mil/consent and take those necessary steps that restrict the employee’s logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information.

The Contractor shall advise the employee that they are not permitted to access any VA controlled building or real property in relation to this contract.

The removal of an unfit Contractor or subcontractor employee does not alleviate the Contractor from satisfying the requirements of this contract. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs associated with the recruitment/replacement of an employee or subcontractor employee who is found to be unfit.

(e) Identification Cards. The Government will provide a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) card or other identification card, as necessary, to fit Contractor personnel who require physical access to VA facilities and/or logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information. Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall prominently display their PIV/identification card on their persons while working at a VA facility and shall present their PIV/identification card for inspection upon request by a VA official. The Contractor must surrender the employee or subcontractor employee’s PIV/identification card in accordance with the requirements set forth in Directive/Handbook 0735 when any of the following events occur:

1. When no longer needed for contract performance.

2. Upon completion of the Contractor/subcontractor employee’s employment.

3. Upon contract completion or termination.

(f) Lost/stolen. Immediately upon detection, the Contractor shall report a lost or stolen

PIV/identification card to the Government authorities as identified in Directive/Handbook 0735.

Within 48 hours of reporting the lost/stolen PIV/identification card, the Contractor shall submit to the Program Manager an incident report that describes the relevant facts and circumstances regarding the loss/theft. If the loss/theft was reported by the Contractor to the local police, the Contractor shall further submit a copy of the final police report to the Program Manager within 48 hours of the report being made available by the local police department. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs that result from lost/stolen PIV/identification card(s).

(g) Regular Reporting. The Contractor shall submit a status report to PIV

Sponsor within 5 working days after the end of each calendar quarter and as requested by the Government in order to initiate contract closeout procedures. The report must provide the status of each contractor/subcontractor employee who is required to have a PIV/identification card during the performance of the contract. The report shall identify the Contractor and the contract number, and list the following status for each contractor/subcontractor employee who holds a PIV/identification card under this contract:

1. Contractor/subcontractor employee name.

2. Name of VA facility where Contractor/subcontractor employee works, if applicable.

3. Date background check submitted for Contractor/subcontractor employee.

4. Date PIV/identification card issued to Contractor/subcontractor employee.

5. Contractor/subcontractor employee’s PIV/identification card number, as applicable.

6. Date Contractor/subcontractor employee no longer has need for PIV/identification card.

7. Date Contractor notified VA that PIV/identification card is no longer required.

8. Date Contractor returned PIV/identification card was returned to VA.

(h) Flow down of clause. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in subcontracts, third-party agreements, and BAA’s, in which subcontractors, third-party servicers/employees, and business associates will perform functions where they will have physical access to a VA facility or logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information system containing such data or information.

(End of Clause)

852.211-76 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - REIMBURSEMENT FOR DATA BREACH

COSTS ALTERNATE I

FEB 2023

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES

NOV 2022

852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE

OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899 (DEVIATION) (APR

2025)

APR 2025

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL OCT 2019

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

C.4 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 04/01/2026 through 03/31/2031.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $2,500.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $150.000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $800.000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 2 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within five days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of Clause)

C.6 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the ordering period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order, which may include order options to be exercised after the ordering period of this contract but before the end of the period of performance of the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order, including options exercised, to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's ordering period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 3/31/2031.

(End of Clause)

C.7 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology…