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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

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

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

11-22-2023 Veronica Maskell

12-07-2023

10AM

CST

Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C) 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA 71101

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561730 $9.5 Million

N/A

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY 71N

PINEVILLE LA 71360

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C) 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA 71101

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 invoice must be submitted electronically 1-877-489-6135

X See CONTINUATION Page

Solar Field Ground Maintenance Services

Base Year: 01/02/2024- 01/01/2025 Option Year 1: 01/02/2025- 01/01/2026 Option Year 2: 01/02/2026- 01/01/2027 Option Year 1: 01/02/2027- 01/01/2028 Option Year 1: 01/02/2028- 01/01/2029

This is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside (SDVOSB).

See CONTINUATION Page

Table of Contents

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 36C256

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C) 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA 71101

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted 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.

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

Statement of Work Solar Field Ground Maintenance Services Alexandria VA Health Care System

1. SCOPE

Contractor will facilitate the following ground maintenance services and disposal to support the Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVHCS) Solar Field. Contractor will provide grounds maintenance services and disposal for Solar Fields A, B, C & D (site map to be furnished by the Alexandria VAHCS):

Prior to commencing any work, Contractor will submit a service schedule of operations via email or telephone to the COR for approval. The service schedule can be subject to change in order that Contractor operations do not conflict or otherwise disrupt normal operations of the government in the facility involved. The service schedule can be subject to change if weather dictates that services cannot be provided as scheduled. In the event of a schedule change due to possible disruptions of normal government operations or inclement weather, Contractor will resubmit a service schedule via email to the COR for approval.

MOWING. Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for mowing areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Mowing will include Contractors’ responsibility to maintain all areas to the commercial standards. This includes but not limited to overgrown areas that have not been maintained defined in the site map. During the growing season grass will be cut to a height no higher than three (3) inches and no less than two (2) inches. Grass will be cut approximately every 14 days or as directed by the COR. Routine policing of the areas will be conducted during mowing services. All site areas, walkways, solar panels, and parking areas will be kept free of debris by either sweeping or blowing. Contractor will be responsible to remove all branches or limbs (up to 2 inches in diameter) from the areas prior to mowing. The branches and limbs shall be removed off site.

GRASS TRIMMING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for trimming areas identified in the site map provided by the AVAHCS. These areas will be properly trimmed during the scheduled mowing. All fence lines and walkways will be cleanly trimmed and consistently maintained throughout the growing season.

SPRAYING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for spraying areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Solar Fields A, B, & C will require spraying under every solar panel on each solar field. All fence lines will be sprayed as well as any unimproved road within the solar fields. All spraying will be conducted in a safe manner as not to expose chemicals to other areas of the Alexandria VA facility. All chemicals will be an approved mix of selective herbicides appropriate for the area being sprayed. Herbicides must be approved by the Alexandria VAHCS Chief of Environmental Management Service prior to use.

DISPOSAL: Contractor will be responsible for disposing of all waste off site. Contractor will provide personnel, supervision, tools, equipment, or transportation necessary for disposal of all waste.

VERIFICATION OF SERVICES: Contractor will submit requests for inspection within 24 hours from date of service to the COR. Upon acceptance Contractor will invoice for the amount to be determined for completion of the scheduled work.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Required Reports/Forms

3. REQUIREMENTS

The arrangement of technical tasks and subtasks within the requirements section will be dictated by program (project) requirements. If a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is being used in the project, tasks must be organized in accordance with the WBS. Ensure that only minimal needs are tasked for the SOW or requirements.

The order of technical tasks and subtasks within this section will be determined by the program requirements. If a WBS is being used in the program, tasks should be arranged in accordance with that WBS.

Ensure that the scope of the program tasks meet only the minimal needs for the phase SOW or requirements.

4. GENERAL

Hours of Operation. The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during the base hours of operation: 7:00A.M. – 4:30P.M., Monday through Friday. The Contractor may find it necessary to deviate from the normal hours of operation (i.e. working on Saturday or Sunday) due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, to ensure timely completion of work under this PWS at no additional cost to the government. Contractor shall communicate and submit request to the Contracting Officer Representative.

1. Employees will wear shirts when on site and performing contract work. VA Police will issue the contractor badges for all employees. Badges must be displayed while on property.

2. AVHCS will not provide lunchroom or washroom facilities.

3. Contractor employees shall not be considered government employees for any purpose under the contract.

Federal Holidays. The contractor is not required to perform services on Federal Holidays.

New Year’s Day - 1 January Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January Washington’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - last Monday in May Independence Day - 4 July Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day - 11 November Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - 25 December

If these holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day past the holiday observance.

Closures. Work scheduled but not accomplished because of closure due to natural disaster or any unforeseen circumstance will be accomplished as soon as possible after reopening.

5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance. Contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable while on the installation in conjunction with this contract. Each employee shall have and display a Government-furnished identifying badge. Contractor personnel shall wear uniforms which will be not less than a shirt and pants, not provided by the Government, identifying them as Contractor employees. The coloring or design of the item selected should be such that identifies personnel easily and quickly for reasons of safety and personal protection. Smoking will be allowed only in designated areas.

The government is authorized to restrict the employment under the contract of any contractor employee or prospective contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well- being or operational mission and its population.

1. Contractors are required to submit all personal information for a background investigation and receive a favorable adjudication issues a badge. The COR will provide the awarded contractor with required forms and be point of contact for any questions.

2. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the facility site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering, while at, or leaving the site.

3. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, Contractor shall give 7 days’ notice to the Contracting Officer so that arrangements can be provided for the employees.

4. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

5. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

6. INVOICING

All invoices shall be submitted in arrears, properly prepared in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, contain sufficient details, and match with the service tickets for the work rendered.Invoices for fixed monthly fee shall be properly prepared and sent via OB10. Contractor shall register and submit invoices electronically via OB10. The website address for registering: WWW.OB10.COM . The Contracting Officer can provide more information for registering.

Help Desk Number: 1-800-353-9791 or email: vafsccshd@va.gov More information on OB10 invoicing is located http://www.ob10.com/us/en/veterans-affairs/.

These invoices shall be sent in arrears at the beginning of each month following the month in which the services were rendered and billed for. At a minimum, all invoices shall include the following details:

· Description of the services rendered

· Billing period in which the services were rendered

· Correct purchase order number which shall be issued by the Contracting Officer after the contract is awarded. Invoices without correct purchase order number shall be rejected and returned to the Contractor.

· Invoice number and date Payments shall be made in accordance with the prompt payment act out of the Government annual appropriated funds obligated in a purchase order which shall be issued after the contract is awarded.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Period of performance will be one (1) year with four (4) one-year options.

8. INSURANCE

Worker compensation and employer's liability: - Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State Worker Compensation and occupational disease statutes. General Liability: - Contractors are required to have Bodily Injury Liability Insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

Property Damage Liability: - Contractors are required to have Property Damage Liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Contractor will facilitate the following ground maintenance services and disposal to support the Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVHCS) Solar Field. Contractor will provide grounds maintenance services and disposal for Solar Fields A, B, C & D (IAW attached site map furnished by the Alexandria VAHCS):

MOWING. Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for mowing areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Mowing will include Contractors’ responsibility to maintain all areas to the commercial standards. This includes but not limited to overgrown areas that have not been maintained defined in the site map. During the growing season grass will be cut to a height no higher than three (3) inches and no less than two (2) inches. Grass will be cut approximately every 14 days or as directed by the COR. Routine policing of the areas will be conducted during mowing services. All site areas, walkways, solar panels, and parking areas will be kept free of debris by either sweeping or blowing. Contractor will be responsible to remove all branches or limbs (up to 2 inches in diameter) from the areas prior to mowing. The branches and limbs shall be removed off site.

GRASS TRIMMING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for trimming areas identified in the site map provided by the AVAHCS. These areas will be properly trimmed during the scheduled mowing. All fence lines and walkways will be cleanly trimmed and consistently maintained throughout the growing season.

SPRAYING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for spraying areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Solar Fields A, B, & C will require spraying under every solar panel on each solar field. All fence lines will be sprayed as well as any unimproved road within the solar fields. All spraying will be conducted in a safe manner as not to expose chemicals to other areas of the Alexandria VA facility. All chemicals will be an approved mix of selective herbicides appropriate for the area being sprayed. Herbicides must be approved by the Alexandria VAHCS Chief of Environmental Management Service prior to use.

DISPOSAL: Contractor will be responsible for disposing of all waste off site. Contractor will provide personnel, supervision, tools, equipment, or transportation necessary for disposal of all waste.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-02-2024 POP End: 01-01-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S208 - Housekeeping - Landscaping/Groundskeeping

Contractor will facilitate the following ground maintenance services and disposal to support the Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVHCS) Solar Field. Contractor will provide grounds maintenance services and disposal for Solar Fields A, B, C & D (IAW attached site map furnished by the Alexandria VAHCS):

MOWING. Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for mowing areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Mowing will include Contractors’ responsibility to maintain all areas to the commercial standards. This includes but not limited to overgrown areas that have not been maintained defined in the site map. During the growing season grass will be cut to a height no higher than three (3) inches and no less than two (2) inches. Grass will be cut approximately every 14 days or as directed by the COR. Routine policing of the areas will be conducted during mowing services. All site areas, walkways, solar panels, and parking areas will be kept free of debris by either sweeping or blowing. Contractor will be responsible to remove all branches or limbs (up to 2 inches in diameter) from the areas prior to mowing. The branches and limbs shall be removed off site.

GRASS TRIMMING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for trimming areas identified in the site map provided by the AVAHCS. These areas will be properly trimmed during the scheduled mowing. All fence lines and walkways will be cleanly trimmed and consistently maintained throughout the growing season.

SPRAYING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for spraying areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Solar Fields A, B, & C will require spraying under every solar panel on each solar field. All fence lines will be sprayed as well as any unimproved road within the solar fields. All spraying will be conducted in a safe manner as not to expose chemicals to other areas of the Alexandria VA facility. All chemicals will be an approved mix of selective herbicides appropriate for the area being sprayed. Herbicides must be approved by the Alexandria VAHCS Chief of Environmental Management Service prior to use.

DISPOSAL: Contractor will be responsible for disposing of all waste off site. Contractor will provide personnel, supervision, tools, equipment, or transportation necessary for disposal of all waste.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 01-01-2026

Contractor will facilitate the following ground maintenance services and disposal to support the Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVHCS) Solar Field. Contractor will provide grounds maintenance services and disposal for Solar Fields A, B, C & D (IAW attached site map furnished by the Alexandria VAHCS):

MOWING. Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for mowing areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Mowing will include Contractors’ responsibility to maintain all areas to the commercial standards. This includes but not limited to overgrown areas that have not been maintained defined in the site map. During the growing season grass will be cut to a height no higher than three (3) inches and no less than two (2) inches. Grass will be cut approximately every 14 days or as directed by the COR. Routine policing of the areas will be conducted during mowing services. All site areas, walkways, solar panels, and parking areas will be kept free of debris by either sweeping or blowing. Contractor will be responsible to remove all branches or limbs (up to 2 inches in diameter) from the areas prior to mowing. The branches and limbs shall be removed off site.

GRASS TRIMMING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for trimming areas identified in the site map provided by the AVAHCS. These areas will be properly trimmed during the scheduled mowing. All fence lines and walkways will be cleanly trimmed and consistently maintained throughout the growing season.

SPRAYING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for spraying areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Solar Fields A, B, & C will require spraying under every solar panel on each solar field. All fence lines will be sprayed as well as any unimproved road within the solar fields. All spraying will be conducted in a safe manner as not to expose chemicals to other areas of the Alexandria VA facility. All chemicals will be an approved mix of selective herbicides appropriate for the area being sprayed. Herbicides must be approved by the Alexandria VAHCS Chief of Environmental Management Service prior to use.

DISPOSAL: Contractor will be responsible for disposing of all waste off site. Contractor will provide personnel, supervision, tools, equipment, or transportation necessary for disposal of all waste.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-02-2026 POP End: 01-01-2027

Contractor will facilitate the following ground maintenance services and disposal to support the Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVHCS) Solar Field. Contractor will provide grounds maintenance services and disposal for Solar Fields A, B, C & D (IAW attached site map furnished by the Alexandria VAHCS):

MOWING. Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for mowing areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Mowing will include Contractors’ responsibility to maintain all areas to the commercial standards. This includes but not limited to overgrown areas that have not been maintained defined in the site map. During the growing season grass will be cut to a height no higher than three (3) inches and no less than two (2) inches. Grass will be cut approximately every 14 days or as directed by the COR. Routine policing of the areas will be conducted during mowing services. All site areas, walkways, solar panels, and parking areas will be kept free of debris by either sweeping or blowing. Contractor will be responsible to remove all branches or limbs (up to 2 inches in diameter) from the areas prior to mowing. The branches and limbs shall be removed off site.

GRASS TRIMMING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for trimming areas identified in the site map provided by the AVAHCS. These areas will be properly trimmed during the scheduled mowing. All fence lines and walkways will be cleanly trimmed and consistently maintained throughout the growing season.

SPRAYING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for spraying areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Solar Fields A, B, & C will require spraying under every solar panel on each solar field. All fence lines will be sprayed as well as any unimproved road within the solar fields. All spraying will be conducted in a safe manner as not to expose chemicals to other areas of the Alexandria VA facility. All chemicals will be an approved mix of selective herbicides appropriate for the area being sprayed. Herbicides must be approved by the Alexandria VAHCS Chief of Environmental Management Service prior to use.

DISPOSAL: Contractor will be responsible for disposing of all waste off site. Contractor will provide personnel, supervision, tools, equipment, or transportation necessary for disposal of all waste.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-02-2027 POP End: 01-01-2028

Contractor will facilitate the following ground maintenance services and disposal to support the Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVHCS) Solar Field. Contractor will provide grounds maintenance services and disposal for Solar Fields A, B, C & D (IAW attached site map furnished by the Alexandria VAHCS):

MOWING. Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for mowing areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Mowing will include Contractors’ responsibility to maintain all areas to the commercial standards. This includes but not limited to overgrown areas that have not been maintained defined in the site map. During the growing season grass will be cut to a height no higher than three (3) inches and no less than two (2) inches. Grass will be cut approximately every 14 days or as directed by the COR. Routine policing of the areas will be conducted during mowing services. All site areas, walkways, solar panels, and parking areas will be kept free of debris by either sweeping or blowing. Contractor will be responsible to remove all branches or limbs (up to 2 inches in diameter) from the areas prior to mowing. The branches and limbs shall be removed off site.

GRASS TRIMMING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for trimming areas identified in the site map provided by the AVAHCS. These areas will be properly trimmed during the scheduled mowing. All fence lines and walkways will be cleanly trimmed and consistently maintained throughout the growing season.

SPRAYING: Contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary for spraying areas identified in the site map provided by the Alexandria VAHCS. Solar Fields A, B, & C will require spraying under every solar panel on each solar field. All fence lines will be sprayed as well as any unimproved road within the solar fields. All spraying will be conducted in a safe manner as not to expose chemicals to other areas of the Alexandria VA facility. All chemicals will be an approved mix of selective herbicides appropriate for the area being sprayed. Herbicides must be approved by the Alexandria VAHCS Chief of Environmental Management Service prior to use.

DISPOSAL: Contractor will be responsible for disposing of all waste off site. Contractor will provide personnel, supervision, tools, equipment, or transportation necessary for disposal of all waste.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-02-2028 POP End: 01-01-2029

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY 71N

PINEVILLE, LA 71360

USA

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY 71N

PINEVILLE, LA 71360

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2495 SHREVEPORT HWY 71N

PINEVILLE, LA 71360

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2495 SHREVEPORT HWY 71N

PINEVILLE, LA 71360

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2495 SHREVEPORT HWY 71N

PINEVILLE, LA 71360

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(g) Invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment.—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 4701 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

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

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

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

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause) 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.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause) C.4 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and

(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.

(2) The term ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran’’ means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with…