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This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial window cleaning services at the Alexandria VA Health Care System in Pineville, Louisiana. The requirement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561720 with a $22 million size standard. All work must be completed within 45 days of award. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM Central Time on September 13, 2024 and should be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist. The solicitation includes a detailed Performance Work Statement describing the required window cleaning services, including the specific buildings, room types, and quantities. Key evaluation factors are technical, price, and past performance, with award to be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract for these services.

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A.1 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is 36C25624Q1371.

3. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05 (eff. 05/22/2024).

4. This requirement is Total Small Business Set Aside. The North American Industry Classification System number is 561720 with a size standard of $22 Million.

5. Place of Performance:

Alexander VA Health Care Environmental Management 2495 Shreveport Hwy Pineville, LA 71360

6. Period of Performance: All work is to be completed withing 45 days of ARO after award.

7. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Rhonda Gibson, email address: rhonda.gibson2@va.gov no later than 10:00A.M. Central Time on 11 Sept 2024.

8. Quotes are due no later than 13 Sept 2024 at 10:00A.M. Central Time and shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Rhonda Gibson, email address:

rhonda.gibson2@va.gov.

APPLICABLE Provisions and Clauses:

The provision at 52.212-1 Introduction to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition.

All offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications –Commercial Items.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement. The addendum to FAR 52.212-4 also applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and all additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Show FAR clauses followed by VAAR clauses in numeric order.

Solicitation contains a list of all clauses incorporated by reference in numeric order under 52.252-2 (see below), starting first with FAR and followed by VAAR.

36C25624Q1371

Table of Contents

A.1 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.2 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ... 17

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

C.4 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

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

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

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

[X] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon delivery and acceptance

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:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor. Necessary to perform complete window-cleaning services at the Alexandria VA Health Care System, located in Alexandria, Louisiana. The services shall take 45 days to complete, of which will include complete cleanup of the debris and all cleaning supplies. Windows shall appear clean and free of dirt, film, smudges, streaks, water and other foreign material. The contractor shall clean the windows inside and outside.

2. The contractor shall ensure that all professional services are compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Joint Commission Accreditation Hospital Organization (JACHO), The Joint Commission (TJC), as well as all other safety guidelines as per Regulation 29CFR1910 and 29CFR1926.

3. BASIC SERVICES: The contractor shall provide window-cleaning services to the on-base locations as specified within the chart, below. The services shall include complete cleanup of the work area, leaving no debris or cleaning supplies. The windows shall appear clean and free of dirt, film, smudges, streaks, water, and other foreign material. The contractor shall clean the windows inside and outside. The contractor shall ensure that all professional services are compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Joint Commission Accreditation Hospital Organization (JACHO) The Joint Commission (TJC) safety guidelines.

All equipment used to perform the work on the outside shall comply with all Federal, State and Local safety requirements.

SCHEDULE OF CLEANING

(Photographs and drawing of the worksite are hereby incorporated as Attachment 1 to this document.)

QUANITY TYPE SIZE INSIDE/OUTSIDE SCREEN BUILDING

16 French Door 7x66 ½ Both No 46 8 French Door 21x53 ½ Both No 46 2 French Door 31x69 Both No 46 1 Stained Glass 46 Chapel 5 French Door 31x28 Both No 45 2 French Door 23x91 ½ Both No 45 6 French Door 20 ½ x55 Both No 45 3 French Door 14x49 Both No 45 2 French Door 31x53 Both No 45 2 French Door 41x90 Both No 45

1 French Door 27 ½ x 69 Both No 45 2 French Door 10x36 Both No 45 3 French Door 31x52 ½ Both No 45 6 French Door 17x53 Both No 45

13 French Door 17x53 Both No 45 16 French Door 25 ½ x67 ½ Both No 45 83 Casement Window 12 ½ x43 ½ Both No 45

179 Double Hung 36x60 Both Yes 45 40 Solid Window 13x31 ½ Both No 45 2 Solid Window 92x71 Both No 45 2 Solid Window 92x28 ½ Both No 45 2 Solid Window 71x26 Both No 45 3 Solid Window 28 ½ x26 Both No 45 4 Solid Window 31x33 Both No 45 2 Sliding Door 31x33+4 Both No 45 2 Swinging Door 25x67 Both No 45

10 Solid Window 31x33 Both No Center CT.

28 Double Hunt 38x72 Both Yes 16 3 Arch Store Front 38x24 Both Yes 16

100 Double Hung w//3 panels

3’3”x5’11” Both Yes 1

10 Fixed 1’11”x1’4’ Both No 1 11 Fixed 3x4 Both No 1 5 Double Hung w/2 panels 3’4”x3’ Both No 1

16 Fixed 10’x3” Both No 1 26 Regular Screen Both Yes 1 46 Sun Screen Screen Both Yes 1 2 Double Door 7’5”x5” Both No 1 1 Fixed 1’5”x4’10” Both No 1 1 Fixed 3’4”x1’9” Both No 1 1 Fixed 2’2”x1’9” Both No 1 1 Fixed 3’x1’6” Both No 1

116 Double Hung w/3 panels

3’3””x5’11” Both Yes 2

19 Security 3’3”x3’10” Both No 2 10 Fixed w/3 panels 4’4”x3’9” Both No 2 30 Fixed w/3 panels 2’x3’2” Both No 2 20 Fixed w/3 panels 3’6”x3’2” Both No 2 2 French Doors 1’8”x3’ Both No 2 1 Fixed 1’6”x5’ Both No 2 2 Sliding 1’x3’9 ½ “ Both No 2 1 Fixed 4’2”x1’ Both No 2 1 Fixed 2’4”x1’ Both No 2 1 Door 6’3”x31’ Both No 2 1 Fixed 1’5”x4’1” Both No 2

61 Sun Screen Both Yes 2 15 Regular Screen Both Yes 2 10 Fixed 2’3”x2’9” Both No Corridor 10 Sliding w/2 panels 2’3”x2’9” Both No Corridor 10 Fixed Arch 4’11”x2’5 ½ “ Both No Corridor

Quantity Type size Panes Screen Building 29 Sliding 5’x1’10” 58@2’4”x1’10” Connecting Corridor 29 Fixed 5’x1’ 29@5’x1” Connecting Corridor 10 Fixed 5’x3’6” 10@5’x3’6” Arch Connecting Corridor 8 Fixed 5’x2” 8@5’x2’ Arch Connecting Corridor 6 Fixed 5’4’8” 6@5’x4’8” Arch Connecting Corridor

4 Fixed 5’x1’9” 4@5’x1’9” Connecting Corridor 2 Fixed 5’x2’9” 2@5’x2’9” Connecting Corridor 3 Fixed 5’x3’7” 3@5’x3’7” Arch Connecting Corridor 5 Fixed 5’x3” 5@5’x3” Connecting Corridor 1 Door 1@7”x6’6” 17 Regular Connecting Corridor

1@5’x1’9” Connecting Corridor 1@3’4”x3’2” Connecting Corridor 1 1@2’3”x2’10” Connecting Corridor 1@2’3”x1’6” Connecting Corridor 1@1’7”x3’4” Connecting Corridor

1@1’7”x2’1” Connecting Corridor

153 Triple Hung 3’3”x5’10” 3@2’6”x1’7” 9

11 Double Hung 3’3”x4’ 2@2’6”x1”x7” 9

2 Double Hung 1’6”x4’ 9

5 Triple Hung 3’3”x4’6” 3@2’6”x1’4” 9

2 Triple Hung 3’3”x4’6” 6@1’4”x1’4” 9

2 French Door 2’6”x7” 10@1’x1’3” 9

2 Fixed 1’8”x6’ 2arch@1’8”x6’ 9

2 Fixed 2 arch@ 1’8”x2”x6” 9

1 Fixed 1 arch @ 5’x6’ 9

1 Fixed 1@5’x2’6” 9

2 Triple Hung 3’3”x5’10” 6@1’7”x1’3” 9

4 Store Front 7’x10’ 4@2’x2’ 9

2@2’x5’6” 9

2@3’x2’ 9

1@3’x5’6” 9

4 Arch Store Front 7’x9’ 2@2’x2’ 9

2@2’x3’

2@2’x4’ 9

1@3’x2’ 9

1@3’x3’ 9

1@3’x4’ 9

1 Arch Store Front 8’x9’ 2@1’x2’ 9

1 Arch Store Front 1@8’x2’ 9

1 Triple Hung 1’6”x5’10” 3@1’7”x1’ 9

1 Fix circular 1@2’ Diameter 9

46 Double Hung 3’1”x5’10” 92 panes@2’7”x2’8” 5

6 Double Hung 3’1”x7’3” 12 panes@2’4”x3’7” 5

25 Double Hung 3’4”x4’ 50 panes@2’6”x1’6” 5

4 Fixed 6’x10 ½ “ 4 panes@5’4”x4’ 5

6 Fixed 3’8”x11’ 6 panes@3’3”x4’ 5

11 Double Hung 3’4”x3’2” 22 panes@1’2”x2’3” 5

6 Fixed 3’3”x2’1” 6 panes@1’5”x2’6” 5

2 Fixed 3’x1’8” 2 panes@2’4”x11’ 5

5 Double Hung 5’x6’8” 10 panes@4’6”x3’ 5

20 Double Hung 1’10”x6’8” 40 panes@1’5”x3’ 5

10 Double Hung 4’3’x6’8” 20 panes@2’9”x3’ 5

20 Double Hung 1’10”x5’5” 40 panes@1’5”x2’4” 5

10 Double Hung 4’3”x5’5” 20 panes@3’9”x2’4” 5

2 French 5’3”x7” 20panes@1’11”x1’11” 5

Transom 5’3”x1’9” 2 panes@1’11”x1’6” 5

2 Door Lights 5”x1’6” 1 pane@2’5”X1’6” 5

2 Store Front 4’10”x7’ 2 panes@2’x6’4” 5

Arch 4’10”x1’10” 5

88 Double Hung 3’3”x6” 264@1’7”x2’6” 88/Sun 6

2 Double Hung 3’3”x4’ 6@2’7”x11” 2/Sun 6

3 Double Hung 3’x3’4” 6@2’7”x2’8” 3/Sun 6

8 Fixed 1’2”x6’ 8@6’x5’5” 8/Regular 6

16 Fixed 3’3”x2’6” 16@6”x5’5” 8/Reg./4 Sun 6

22 Double Hung 4’10”x4’9” 44@2’x4’ None 6

8 Double Hung 4’10”x5’5” 16@4’5”x2’4” 8/Sun 6

16 Double Hung 3’6”x5’5” 32@3’1”x2’4” 16/Sun 6

16 Double Hung 3’6”x6’8” 32@3’1”x3’1” 15/Sun 6

8 Double Hung 4’10”x6’8” 16@4’5”x3’1” 8/sun 6

1 Double Hung 3’3”x4’6” 2@2’6”x2’ 1/Sun 6

1 Double Hung 3’3”x4’6” 2@2’6”x2’ 1/Sun 6

8 Door Lights 5”x1’6” 6

2 Doors 4@3’3”x3’ 6

1 Door Transom 3’8”x1’6” 4@10’x1’2” 6

14 Double Hung 3’6”x3’ 6@1’x1’4” 8

15 Double Hung 2’6”x6’ 8@1’x1’4” 8

10 Double Hung 4’x6’ 16@1’x1’4” 8

10 Double Hung 5’x6’ 20@1’x1’4” 8

Arch Transom 7@5’x2’6” 8

2 Double Hung 3’6”x5’ 12@1’1” 8

2 Double Hung 2’6”x3’ 18@1’x1’4” 8

1 Double Hung 4’x9’ 24@1’x1’4” 8

2 Entrance Door 2’6”x6’ 5@1’x1’ 8 1 Auto Door 3’x6’ 4@1’x1’4” 8 1 Auto Door 2’6”x3’ 2@2’x6’ 8 383 Double Hung 3’4”x5’5” 1149@1’4”x2’9” 7 4 Glass door 5’8”x2’2” 4@4’3”x1’9” 7 2 Fixed 6’2”x4’ 4@5’4”x3’6” 7 4 Fixed 5’3”x2’9” 7 4 Fixed 3’x1’ 12@2’6”x10” 7 1 Fixed 1’x6’ 7 4 Fixed 2’6”x6’4” 7 8 Fixed 2’7”x2’9” 7 8 Fixed 2’7”x3’9” 7 10 Fixed 3’6”x5’3’ 7 3 Security 3’4”x3’ 27@10”x7” 4 3 Security 3’3”x4’2” 24@10”x7” 4 2 Double Hung 3’4”x3’ 24@2’10”x1’ 4 38 Double Hung 3’x5’9” 114@2’6”x1’7” 4 13 Double Hung 3’2”x5’ 39@2’5”x1’2” 4 4 Fixed 4”x1’7” 4 2 Fixed 5’3”x1’8” 4 2 Security 4’x5’ 32@10”x7” 4 21 Screen Sun 4 2 Double Hung 3’x3’6” 4@3’x1’ 3 98 Double Hung 5’6”x3’ 294@4’3”x2’6” 3 2 Fixed 2’x6’ 4@2’x6’ 3 2 Store Front 5’x2’ 4@5’x2’ 3 4 Store Front 2’6”x7’ 4@2’6”x7’ 3

4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

1. Requirements: These specifications cover the furnishing of all necessary labor, material, equipment and supplies to satisfactorily clean all windows, doors of full-length glass or with panes, screens and solar screens in the areas specified. This includes the inside windows between ward rooms and porches, transoms and doors (both inside and outside).

2. Workmanship:

a. All glass surfaces shall be washed thoroughly on each side in accordance with good commercial practices.

Glass surfaces are to be left translucent and free from dirt, streaks, tar, gum, paint, water compounds and other substances.

b. All screens are to be removed, cleaned, and left free from dirt, tar, gum, paint, water proofing compounds and other substances, replaced and securely fastened.

c. All inside and outside seals on all windows, including areas between screens and windows are to be cleaned and left free from dirt, streaks, tar, gum, paint, water compounds and other substances.

d. All stains, paint or putty discolorations which are applied to the panes or caused by window cleaning shall be thoroughly removed from panes, screens, floors, seals furniture and other property.

e. Any glass broken by the contractor’s personnel, during performance of this contract, shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the Environmental Care Specialist or his designee with in twenty-four (24) hours or as quickly as deemed suitable.

3. Specifications:

a. General: In addition to these services incidental cleaning functions not specifically listed but normally included as general practice within the Glazing Maintenance Industry shall be provided. This includes, but not limited to cleaning of insect and energy conservation screens, cleaning of window frames, seals and sashes and replacement of component elements of window units damaged during accomplishment or contractual services.

4. Primary Tasks:

A. Cleaning glazed surfaces.

B. Cleaning of frames, seals, and sashes.

C. Cleaning of solar barrier films applied to glazed surfaces.

5. Scheduling: The contractor shall provide the service of work as specified. Anticipated schedules of when the work will be done shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) no later than 10 days after final contract award and issuance, so notice can be given to facility in advance. A daily schedule of areas to be serviced will be submitted in advance for each workday. There will be a scheduled site visit during the open solicitation; dates of site visit will be included in the solicitation document.

6. Coverage: The contractor shall provide service in the buildings and areas indicated in the Schedule Cleaning chart under section three (3). All references to locations of rooms, buildings or functions are for informational purposes only. Such references do not necessarily indicate that these locations or function designations will remain the staple. Changes of functional designations or locations which may affect this contract, and which require permanent adjustments in frequency or type of performance will be coordinated with the warrant contracting officer via a written contract modification with the Contractor prior to initiation of such a change to assure adequate contractual coverage. It is the responsibility of the contractor to reclean in areas where deficiencies have been identified, recorded, and reported to the Contractor or COR at no additional cost to the Government.

Following the Contractor’s recleaning, the COR will reevaluate such areas. Recleaning is required until the deficiency has been corrected.

4. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY:

a. Clean, glazed surface, frames, seals, sashes, insect screens, solar screens, and solar film: Removal of all residual tar, gum, paint, water proofing compounds, direct and soil of other substances which may be found. Screens and safety bars removed for cleaning replaced and securely fastened.

b. Removal of material and equipment: Materials and equipment stored at the end of each workday only in assigned areas. All empty containers, boxes, etc., removed from Government property to a designated receptacle.

c. Safe preparation and use of materials and equipment: Materials stored and prepared according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Equipment used for the purpose it was primarily designed for.

d. Warning signs and protective barriers: Signs placed in all directions to warn others in performing work when work could cause possible harm to those who are unaware of such work. Barriers placed to protect persons, property, equipment, etc.

e. The contractor shall obtain work permits from the Alexandria VA Health Care prior to performing the following work:

a. Infection Control Permit

b. Excavation Permit

c. Lift permit (Critical or Standard)

d. Hot work Permit

e. Confined Space permit

f. Penetration Permits

f. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The Government performs surveillance to determine if the contractor exceeds, meets, or does not meet these standards.

Task ID Indicator Standard Acceptable Quality Level

Method of Surveillance Incentive

Rating

Window Washing Service

Vendor responds to Window Washing service after contract is awarded.

Perform a complete window washing service of all buildings listed in PWS or

SOW.

When all windows have been completed within standard 100% of the time 45 days

Periodic- Daily-weekly Inspection exercise Basic on past performance as incentives

Excellent = < 24 hours

Satisfactory = 24 hours

Unsatisfactory = > 24 hours

5. REQUIRED SERVICE AND STANDARDS:

a) Damage by Contractor to Government property, equipment, facilities, etc.: Work to be performed to preclude damage to or disfigurement of Government-owned furnishings, fixtures, equipment and architectural or building structures.

b) Repaired damage: All damages caused by Contractor’s personnel repaired to previously existing condition.

c) Adherence to policies, procedures and mandatory directives, safety, and fire regulations: Contractor will follow policies, procedures, mandatory directives, safety and fire regulations.

d) Contractor’s personnel must wear required uniform identification badge and observe good personal hygiene. Contractor’s employees need to wear approved uniforms, clean and free of body odor and in good repair with an identification device on breast pocket. Employees are neat and clean.

e) Quality control Program: Contractor has a written program to assure that the requirements of this contract are provided as specified.

f) Approved materials, equipment, and tools: Equipment, tools, and materials to be approved prior to their use under this contract and be properly marked.

g) Key Control: All keys shall be controlled as specified in this contract.

h) Safe, premises and utilities are conserved and protected: Contractor to maintain the space assigned and use only the space assigned. Contractor to operate under conditions which preclude the waste of utilities.

i) Normal facility functions not interfered with: Work of the contractor to be coordinated to prevent conflicts with the treatment of the patient and the functioning of the facility. No medical apparatus moved without approval.

j) Daily report of area to be serviced: Supervisor to submit the area/rooms to be serviced for each day. Also report areas done at the end of the day.

k) Safe equipment uses: Proper use of belts, ropes, hoists, saddles, hardhats, goggles, masks, protective clothing, rigging, etc. The contractor shall ensure that their on-site supervisor enforces the worksite safety policy. The contractor’s supervisor shall conduct morning safety meetings with all work crews.

1. The contractor’s supervisor shall ensure all workers wear PPE at all times on the worksite.

2. Lock-Out, Tag-Out (LOTO) shall be performed at all times during electrical work. Confined

Space procedures to be followed for all work requiring confined space entries.

3. Bare Minimum PPE (worn at all times):

i. DOT Green safety vest/Jacket/Shirt

ii. Safety Glasses with side shields

iii. Safety Toe Shoes (Preferably steel-toe, above the ankle shoes)

iv. Hard Hat

v. Work-gloves (Readily accessible for each worker).

l.) Initial training and orientation of employees: Documented training and initial orientation completed prior to employee performing work. Site safety specific training to be scheduled with the Facility safety officer prior to conducting any work. Training to take only 30 minutes.

m.) Supervisor: Contractor shall assign a Project Manager to manage all aspects of the work. WORKSITE SUPERVISION (MANDATORY) The contractor shall furnish the VAHCS Contracting Officer Representative with a copy of the following OSHA Training Course Certificates:

1. A 10-Hour OSHA Training Course Certificate for each on-site worker.

2. A 30-hour OSHA Training Course Certificate for each on-site supervisor managing the construction site.

n.) The contractor shall obtain VAHCS I.D. badges for all workers, including sub-contractors. VAHCS badges shall be worn and present at all times.

o.) The Contractor shall provide a Project manager, present at the worksite, during all times of the workday.

The term ‘dedicated’ shall mean that the supervisor shall manage only one VAHCS Project. The supervisor shall not manage multiple projects. The Project Manager shall perform no other duties.

p.) Correction of noted cleaning deficiencies: Reclean where deficiencies have been identified. Recleaning shall take place within two (2) workdays of deficiency identification at no cost to the Government.

q.) Correction of identified deficiencies and problems: All deficiencies brought to Contractor’s attention corrected as agreed in CDR (Safety, interference with activities, damage, etc.)

r.) Submission of required reports: Reports submitted and on time.

6. SPECIAL EVENT WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES:

1. Upon notification by the Contracting officer, the contractor shall perform special event window cleaning services, as required, during the term of the awarded contract. Special event services will be negotiated and priced separately from routine serv ices if the special event causes services to be performed twice in one performance period (monthly, quarterly, etc.).

7. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. In addition to these services, incidental cleaning functions not specifically listed but normally included as general practice will be provided; these shall include but not limited to, cleaning of insect and energy conservation screens, cleaning window frames, seals and sashes and replacement of component element of window units damaged during accomplishment of contractual services.

8. GOVERNMENTAL REMEDIES:

1. The contracting officer shall follow the requirement of FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions for commercial items (May 1997), for contractor’s failure to correct nonconforming services.

9. POINT OF CONTACT: FACILITY SAFETY OFFICER

Name: Ronald B. Carnahan Charles C. Herrier Email: ronald.carnahan@va.gov Charles.herrier@va.gov Phone: 318-473-0010 Ext. 2724 318-466-2722

Location of work to Completed Alexandria Louisiana VA Medical 2495 Shreveport Hwy.

BLDG. 1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 46, 45

Pineville, LA 71360

10. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: All work is to be completed within 45 days of ARO. Working hours are between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday excluding weekends and federal holidays.

mailto:ronald.carnahan@va.gov

VA follows all Federal holidays that are sent by law (USC Title 5 Section 6103). The Government hereby provided notice and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:

New Year’s Day January 1 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 14 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed by the US government agencies.

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

- Any other day designated by Executive Order

- Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation; and

- Any other day designated by Federal Statute

11. INVOICE AND PAYMENT: Offeror shall submit quotes upon completion. See VAAR Clause 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests for invoicing procedures. Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared detailed invoice, prepared by the Contractor, validated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). A properly prepared invoice will contain:

a) Invoice Number and Date

b) Contractor’s Name and Address

c) Accurate Purchase Order Number

d) Supply or Service provided

e) Total Amount Due

Payments shall be made in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act out of the Government annual appropriated funds obligated in a task order which will be issued after the contract is awarded.

Note: Invoices that are not in compliance with the aforementioned requirements under this paragraph will be rejected for payments and required to be resubmitted

12. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: All VA sensitive information shall be protected at all times, in accordance with VA local site guidelines. The Contractor shall report any known or expected security/privacy incidents, or any unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, to the COR. The Contractor shall follow all Government rules and regulations regarding information security to prevent disclosure of sensitive information to unauthorized individuals or organizations, and shall adhere to all VA Privacy & Security, the Privacy Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) requirements when obtaining and reviewing information.

13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS:

1. Clean uniforms/attire will always be required to be worn while working inside facility.

2. Specialized clothing will be worn while working in certain areas, ex. Surgical Suites, Food Handing Areas, and Sterile

Processing. Government will provide required items and will notify contractor of specific requirements prior to work commencing in areas.

3. Government escort will be provided for sensitive areas to accomplish work.

4. COR shall provide access to secure areas and will provide necessary keys for windows and roof access. Keys and/or passes will be signed out and back in at beginning and end of duties each day.

5. Protection of government property is required, turf, plants, trees, architectural features and hard surfaces. This can be accomplished using plywood or similar suitable material to prevent damage caused by equipment. COR will approve contractor’s material before work begins.

6. Contractor shall report any damage or disfigurement of government owned equipment, fixtures, furnishings, grounds and architectural or building structures. Contractor shall repair/replace any damaged items at no cost to the government.

14. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/SERVICES:

1. Utilities

2. Water

15. SAFETY FACTORS:

1. Work is to be done using scaffolding, Bosun’s type chairs and harness, or ladders may be used for windows located 2 stories and below. An industrial man lift may be used with permission granted by COR before commencing work, protection of ornamental plants, turf and hard surfaces is required. Ladders shall be Type I or Type II industrial ladders and comply with all safety requirements. All staff shall have received training on all federal, state, and local requirements regarding the use of all window cleaning equipment before performing work at this Medical Center.

2. Contractor shall meet all OSHA requirements for fall protection covered in CFR 29, Part 1910 and Part 1926 in regard to the performance of this contract. Contractor shall adhere to ANSI/IWCA I-14.1 Window Cleaning Safety Standard. Before commencing work, contractor shall meet with VA Safety and Engineering staff to ensure proper anchoring points are used and understood. At no time shall contractor use building equipment as an anchoring point, when anchoring points are available. A copy of the current year’s anchor point inspection shall be given to contractor before work begins.

3. All work is to be performed according to all local, state, and federal guidelines and ordinances.

4. All workers shall have OSHA 10 certification and onsite Project Manager shall have OSHA 30 certification.

5. Copies of SDS’s for all chemicals shall be submitted to COR prior to commencing work. Government Industrial

Hygienist will evaluate and determine suitability for usage on government property.

16. STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT:

Storage of materials or equipment on Government owned property are prohibited without the written approval of the COR.

17. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Performance Objective Performance Threshold Streaking, cloudy or unexcepted cleanliness on glass

Failure to leave work site in a clean and professional appearance.

Failure to appear at scheduled service time, without cause.

Complaints from staff regarding professionalism, failure to where proper attire.

Failure to meet shall not exceed twice (2) per year.

Failure to meet prescribed timeframes shall not exceed once

(1) per year.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 EA _________ __________________

Wash windows as specified in the SOW for Window Washing Services the Alexandria VA Healthcare system.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S299 - Housekeeping - Other

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ESTIMATE #1157

GRAND

TOTAL

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Alexander VA Health Care Environmental Management 2495 Shreveport Hwy Pineville, LA 71360

1.00 45 DAY ARO

USA

MARK FOR: Ronald Carnahan 318-473-0010 Ext 2724 ronald.carnahan@va.gov

FOB: DESTINATION

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 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office.

Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

C.2 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT

2020) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract.

Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS

(DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS OCT 2019

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.4 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[] (4) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712);

this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

[X] (5) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (6) [Reserved]

[] (7) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (8) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (9) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

[] (10) 52.204–28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[X] (11)(i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (14) [Reserved]

[] (15) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (16) 52.219–4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (17) [Reserved]

[X] (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219–9.

[] (22)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[] (23) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (25) 52.219–27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (26) (i) 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219–28.

[] (27) 52.219–29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (28) 52.219–30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (30) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[X] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (34)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[] (35)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (36)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

[] (37) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

[] (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols. (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024). (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[X] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I).

[] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108- 302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[] (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513)

[] (56) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[] (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[X] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

(OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[X] (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (64)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[X] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

[] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022).

[X] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

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