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9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

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(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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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. DUNS: DUNS+4:

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:

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740-19-1-5062-0001

36C25719Q0008 10-30-2018

Jose Campa 210-694-6311 11-12-2018

10:00 CDT

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C) San Antonio TX 78229

X 100

X

812332

$38.5 Million

NET 30

X

N/A

X

36C740

Department of Veterans Affairs Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System 2601 Veterans Drive

Harlingen TX 78550

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C) San Antonio TX 78229

This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5540

See CONTINUATION Page

Questions Due: 11/05/2018 RFQ Closes: 11/12/2018 Est. Effective: 12/01/2018 (Tentative)

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

Juan Martinez Contracting Officer

36C25719Q0008

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2018)

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.5 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011)

C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JULY 2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2012)

C.9 VAAR 852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (APR 1984)

C.10 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)……………….24

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998)

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.3 52.212-2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS...……..25

E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (NOV 2017)

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

E.6 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(JAN 2008)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUEST FOR LINEN LAUNDERING SERVICE CONTRACT. BASE

YEAR PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS. SERVICE SHALL INCLUDE: PICK-UP AND

DELIVERY OF LINEN ITEMS BY CONTRACTED PERSONNEL FROM THE

FOLLOWING LOCATIONS BASED ON THE STATEMENT OF WORK:

1.Harlingen Care Center (HCC) 2601 Veterans Drive Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 2.Harlingen Outpatient Clinic (HOPC) 2106 Treasure Hills Blvd. Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 3.McAllen Outpatient Clinic (MOPC) 901 E. Hackberry Ave. McAllen TX 78503 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 4.Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic (CCOPC) 5283 Old Brownsville Road Corpus Christi, TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 5.Corpus Christi Specialty Outpatient Clinic 205 S. Enterprize Parkway Corpus Christi TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 6.Laredo Outpatient Clinic 4602 N Bartlett Ave. Laredo TX 78041 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-01-2018 POP End: 11-30-2019

YEAR PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS. SERVICE SHALL INCLUDE: PICK-UP AND

DELIVERY OF LINEN ITEMS BY CONTRACTED PERSONNEL FROM THE

FOLLOWING LOCATIONS BASED ON THE STATEMENT OF WORK:

1.Harlingen Care Center (HCC) 2601 Veterans Drive Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 2.Harlingen Outpatient Clinic (HOPC) 2106 Treasure Hills Blvd. Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 3.McAllen Outpatient Clinic (MOPC) 901 E. Hackberry Ave. McAllen TX 78503 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 4.Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic (CCOPC) 5283 Old Brownsville Road Corpus Christi, TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 5.Corpus Christi Specialty Outpatient Clinic 205 S. Enterprize Parkway Corpus Christi TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 6.Laredo Outpatient Clinic 4602 N Bartlett Ave. Laredo TX 78041 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-01-2019 POP End: 11-30-2020

YEAR PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS. SERVICE SHALL INCLUDE: PICK-UP AND

DELIVERY OF LINEN ITEMS BY CONTRACTED PERSONNEL FROM THE

FOLLOWING LOCATIONS BASED ON THE STATEMENT OF WORK:

1.Harlingen Care Center (HCC) 2601 Veterans Drive Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 2.Harlingen Outpatient Clinic (HOPC) 2106 Treasure Hills Blvd. Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 3.McAllen Outpatient Clinic (MOPC) 901 E. Hackberry Ave. McAllen TX 78503 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 4.Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic (CCOPC) 5283 Old Brownsville Road Corpus Christi, TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 5.Corpus Christi Specialty Outpatient Clinic 205 S. Enterprize Parkway Corpus Christi TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 6.Laredo Outpatient Clinic 4602 N Bartlett Ave. Laredo TX 78041

POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-01-2020 POP End: 11-30-2021

YEAR PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS. SERVICE SHALL INCLUDE: PICK-UP AND

DELIVERY OF LINEN ITEMS BY CONTRACTED PERSONNEL FROM THE

FOLLOWING LOCATIONS BASED ON THE STATEMENT OF WORK:

1.Harlingen Care Center (HCC) 2601 Veterans Drive Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 2.Harlingen Outpatient Clinic (HOPC) 2106 Treasure Hills Blvd. Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 3.McAllen Outpatient Clinic (MOPC) 901 E. Hackberry Ave. McAllen TX 78503 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 4.Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic (CCOPC) 5283 Old Brownsville Road Corpus Christi, TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 5.Corpus Christi Specialty Outpatient Clinic 205 S. Enterprize Parkway Corpus Christi TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 6.Laredo Outpatient Clinic 4602 N Bartlett Ave. Laredo TX 78041 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-01-2021 POP End: 11-30-2022

YEAR PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS. SERVICE SHALL INCLUDE: PICK-UP AND

DELIVERY OF LINEN ITEMS BY CONTRACTED PERSONNEL FROM THE

FOLLOWING LOCATIONS BASED ON THE STATEMENT OF WORK:

1.Harlingen Care Center (HCC) 2601 Veterans Drive Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 2.Harlingen Outpatient Clinic (HOPC) 2106 Treasure Hills Blvd. Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 3.McAllen Outpatient Clinic (MOPC) 901 E. Hackberry Ave. McAllen TX 78503 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 4.Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic (CCOPC) 5283 Old Brownsville Road Corpus Christi, TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 5.Corpus Christi Specialty Outpatient Clinic 205 S. Enterprize Parkway Corpus Christi TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building) 6.Laredo Outpatient Clinic 4602 N Bartlett Ave. Laredo TX 78041 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-01-2022 POP End: 11-30-2023

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title of Project: Linen Laundering Service for the Valley Costal Bend (VCB).

2. Scope of Work: The requirement will serve to replace the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between VCB and South Texas VA to provide laundry service for the VCB. The MOU will end September 30, 2018. The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, management, supplies, bulk delivery carts, transportation, and facilities (except as identified elsewhere in this document) necessary to perform contractor owned/contractor operated bulk laundry/linen services and tasks required under this contract for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), Valley Costal Bend (VCB), which includes VA Medical facilities in Harlingen TX, Corpus Christi TX, McAllen TX, and Laredo TX. All services are to be performed in accordance with standard industry practices and quality control measures. Services shall include pick-up and delivery of items by contractor personnel. These services are in support of patient care programs. Weekly services are required and must be performed during facility business hours. VISN 17, Valley Costal Bend (VCB) Medical Centers are required to provide support operations essential to patient care and contractor services turn-around shall be performed accordingly to support VAMC (s) operations. All services shall be provided FOB at VAMC (s) location identified elsewhere in this document.

Requirement consists of furnishing the physical laundry plant (at an off-site location), all labor, supervision, management, management support, supplies, ancillary equipment, vehicles and materials necessary for accomplishment of complete laundry/linen services.

All workmanship shall be in accordance with practices established by the National Association of Institutional Linen Management (NAILM), International Fabricare Institute (IFI), Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) and accepted industry standards. It is intended that services shall include all processes necessary for the laundering of the articles even though every step involved is not specifically mentioned.

All work shall be performed under sanitary conditions as specified by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Physical separation, through the presence of a barrier wall and the use of pass-through equipment is required to maintain positive air pressure in the clean section relative to a negative air pressure in the soiled section. In no case shall clean and soiled linen share the same physical space. Plants in which the work is done shall be open to inspection of sanitary conditions by Government representatives. After processing, laundered articles shall be in serviceable and sanitary condition, meeting established quality and performance requirement standards as shown in Section *The Laundry Plant layout/design should incorporate a “design for asepsis” where by clean linen does not come into contact with soiled linens nor share the same physical space, thus avoiding cross-contamination or reintroduction of bacteria once processed.

Any change of function by the Government, which may affect this contract as contemplated by this paragraph, and which requires permanent adjustments in frequency or type of performance, will be coordinated with the Contractor by the Lead Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) prior to initiation of such a change to assure adequate contractual coverage.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the contract covering inspection, acceptance, and deduction from payment, any items found to have been unsatisfactorily cleaned according to quality and performance standards, shall be re-cleaned or replaced at no additional cost to the Government. Such items shall be identified, for contractor recognition, by the Facility COR when they are returned on the next scheduled pickup after an unsatisfactory condition is discovered. These items are to be kept separate from the normal laundry items for separate processing. Re-cleaned or replaced items will be identified separately and not charged to the Government.

Scheduled services are to be accomplished subject to emergency situations, which may require alteration of schedules. Emergency situations will be defined by the Facility COR and/or Lead COR. In the event of Medical Facility emergencies, disaster, or drills, the Contractor shall perform all laundry/linen services required by the Medical Facility.

This specification is intended to produce minimal acceptable level of performance. The Government does recognize the possibility of the Contractor achieving the same or improved results due to innovative approaches, advances in the state-of-the-art materials, equipment and supplies. Accordingly, provision is hereby made for alterations when a Contractor demonstrates the ability to maintain the standards established herein through use of improved techniques, materials, scheduling, etc. All changes are contingent upon the recommendations of the Facility COR, Lead COR and the approval of the CO or other management official as may be deemed appropriate.

3. Damage and Equipment loss: All tasks accomplished by Contractor’s personnel shall be performed to preclude damage or disfigurement of Government-owned furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and architectural or building structures. The Contractor shall verbally report immediately to the Facility COR, any damage or disfigurement to these items when caused by Contractor’s personnel. A follow-up written report will be given to the Facility COR and a copy forwarded to Lead COR.

When the Contractor has caused damage or loss of government property, or performance is determined to be unsatisfactory; the Facility COR will issue a contractor discrepancy report (CDR). The Contractor will reply in writing, to the Lead COR within 10 working days, stating the reason for the unsatisfactory condition, the corrective measures which have been taken, and preventive procedures initiated.

Any damage caused to Government property during the course of the Contractor’s performance of work under the contract shall be repaired or replaced to preexisting conditions at Contractor’s own expense.

4. Linen Control: Contractor shall comply with all Government request and policies relative to linen control.

Contractor shall participate, as required by VA policy, in inventories of Government-provided specialty linen.

VA owned items lost or badly damaged while under the control of the Contractor must be replaced within a 30-day period at the Contractor’s cost.

Unusual losses, including suspected pilferage, shall be reported at once to the Lead COR, who will take immediate action to investigate the loss. If the loss is not recovered, the cost of replacement will be negotiated with the Contracting Officer, along with the approval of the Lead COR, on a quarterly basis. The Vendor will supply an itemized list (by location) of linen that will be replaced, (including item description, quantity and unit cost).

Claim of Patients and Employees. The Contractor shall establish procedures for the settlement of claims for loss or damage to property of patients and employees while in Contractor’s possession, the procedures must be established, and a copy provided to the Contracting Officer for approval, within 20 calendar days after the contract award date.

5. Circumstances to be reported: The Contractor shall report any circumstances, which may affect the performance of the work and unhealthy or hazardous conditions or any delays or interference with work.

Such reports shall be made immediately upon discovery by the Contractor to the Lead COR by phone and a follow-up fax.

Contingency Plan, Contractor shall furnish with his/her proposal a written Contingency Plan indicating that services can be continued in the event of Contractor’s equipment and /or production facility failure. This Contingency Plan must also include transportation vehicle failure.

6. Materials. Contractor shall furnish all materials necessary to perform the tasks specified in the contract except to the extent specified in Section III. The Contractor shall secure all materials and supplies that comply with Local, State and Federal environmental laws.

7. Vehicles: The Contractor shall provide all required vehicles, vehicle fuels, lubricants, and repairs necessary to perform services under this contract. All vehicles to be used under this contract must be maintained in a safe and serviceable condition during duration of this contract. In addition, the vehicles must be kept clean (exterior and interior) with no unsightly residue of dirt, mud, trash, and other debris.

Vehicle efficiency is solely the responsibility of Contractor and Contractor shall not be relieved of his contract responsibilities due to vehicle breakdown or failure of vehicles to operate.

8. Linen: All Standard Linen Items which are commercially available, as listed in and/or have been agreed to by the Lead COR and Contractor.

9. Carts: Contractor shall maintain bulk delivery linen carts in good repair for employee safety/ergonomics. Replacement or additional cart requirements shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All carts shall be numbered and have empty weight indicated on both ends.

10. Reports and Data: The Contractor shall provide, in writing, to the Lead COR and/or Facility COR the data and reports identified in Technical Exhibit #1.

11. Miscellaneous: The Contractor shall furnish other items as identified within this contract, such as, orientation and training, medical exams, procedures manual, quality control program, required data.

Specific Tasks

The Contractor shall accept for processing all soiled linens, uniforms, mops, etc. After processing all items are to be finished and delivered to the Medical Center in accordance with the terms outlined below.

Items that must be finished and placed on hangers:

Shirt, uniform (EMS)

Trouser, uniform (EMS)

Lab coats

. Items that must be tumbled dried and folded:

Blankets

Flat Sheets

Curtains

Towel, bath

Gown, patient

Scrubs, Tops & Bottoms (all sizes)

Wash cloths

Pillow case

Items that must be cleaned, dried and returned in bulk:

Mops, wet

Mops, dust

Linen/laundry bags

Micro-Fiber rags

Micro-Fiber pads

Rugs /door mats

Minimum Linen needed is as followed numbers may change on the needs of the clinic:

ITEM HCC HOPC LOPC CCOPC CCSC MOPC TOTAL

INVENTORY

Towels 260 160 100 120 120 120 880

Sheets 500 350 100 260 160 160 1,530

Laundry Bag

100 100 20 60 100 60 440

Gowns 360 350 50 120 100 160 1,240

Dust Mops 120 60 30 60 60 120 450

Micro Fiber/Pads

400 160 100 160 160 160 1,140

Wet Mops 160 60 60 100 100 100 580

Pillow Cases

400 350 100 160 100 100 1,210

Blankets 300 100 60 60 60 80 660

Wash Cloths

200 100 80 80 60 120 640

MicroFiber Towels

160 80 80 80 80 100 580

Scrubs Tops & Bottoms

XXXL 60 0 0 0 0 0 60

XXL 220 0 0 0 0 0 220

XL 220 0 0 0 0 0 220

L 220 0 0 0 0 0 220

M 160 0 0 0 0 0 160

S 80 0 0 0 0 0 80

Lab Coats(Reg) all sizes

40 20 20 20 20 20 120

Lab Coats (Lab use) all sizes

40 20

20 20 20 20 120

Mats/rugs 20 8 8 8 8 10 62

Curtains

GOV

Owned

5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Uniforms

EMS

(laundered as needed)

(GOV.

OWNED)

85 (5 per person)

15 (5 per person)

10 (5 per person)

15 (5 per person)

20 (5 per person)

10 (5 per person)

Packaging:

1. Linen is packaged in bulk by item according to quotas and established arrangement.

2. Items finished and placed on hangers are returned in a cart with a coat bar. They are placed on the hanger so identification number and size is showing, if any.

Applicable Regulations, Manuals, Specifications and Technical Exhibits

Documents applicable to the SOW are listed below. These documents are mandatory. At the start of the contract the Government shall provide one copy of all mandatory regulations, manuals and specifications listed below to the Contractor. Supplements and amendments thereto, shall be updated and shall be in full force and effective immediately upon receipt by the Contractor. The policies and procedures of mandatory directives shall be adhered to at all times. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all mandatory publications are posted and up to date:

MIL-STD-105D

Security Clearances or Access Controls

Facility Policies concerning fire/disaster programs

Parking

Infection Control Manual

Facility Policy on Laundry, Linen, Uniform Management

ANSI/AAMI ST65:2000

Other applicable regulations, manuals and specifications as identified locally.

Technical Exhibits # 1

Contractor Furnished Reports

Damage to Government property.

Monthly report of washroom chemical titration and Ph.

NAILM, IFI laboratory test piece report (monthly unless a problem develops) or independent Textile Laboratories.

1.Weekly Soiled Linen per Medical Facility(s) Report to include:

Units / Pieces per Schedule Line Item Received from Medical Facility(s)

Number of Units/ Pieces per Schedule Line Item Received from Medical Facility(s)

2.Weekly report of clean linen shipped to delivery points, showing units/ pieces.

Detailed monthly statement of charges as stated in the Contract Terms and Conditions FAR Section 52.212-4. Invoice will also include a total dollar value of current textile inventory replacement costs and total dollar value of unexplained textile losses for the facility(s). The latter 2 items shall be provided as a notation on the total bill; however, payment will not be made without the required information.

Textile Care production information and cost report as found in VHA Handbook 1850.3 appendix B.

Other reports as required by the Lead COR.

B. SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLES

1. The contractor shall complete performance weekly as identified in the SOW.

The Contractor shall provide the Facility COR with a written report of all soiled linen processed and all clean linen delivered, showing cart number and count of items in said cart. The information must be recorded on a daily basis and delivered to the Facility COR at the end of the current workweek. The reports of soiled linen received and clean linen delivered must show date, the name of the item, number of pieces received or delivered per Schedule Line Item number, pounds received or delivered per Schedule Line Item number, cart number/ weight and where they were delivered.

The Facility COR will verify the deliveries daily and discuss any discrepancies with the CPM and Lead COR.

The Contractor shall disinfect carts after removing soiled linen from them and before placing clean linen in them, with JCAHO compliant disinfectant, which has been approved by the Lead COR. Carts containing clean linen being returned shall be covered with clean covers to protect them against contamination while in transit between the laundry plant and the Medical Center. Laundry bags or liners, used to transport soiled laundry, must be laundered after use.

Clean linen and specialty items shall be available for transport Monday - Friday except for federal holidays.

Soiled linen and specialty items will be available for processing Monday - Friday except for federal holidays.

Deliveries will be made at a time set by this contract or the Facility COR at the Medical Center served.

Clean linen will be processed and packaged as specified in Specific Tasks.

Contractor’s personnel shall clean the linen transport vehicle with a JCAHO compliant disinfectant.

Designated Pick-Up and Delivery Locations

VA Medical Center

Laundry is picked up and delivered VCB Wide.

Clean linen delivery and soiled linen pickup shall be between 8:00am and 4:00pm, M-F or as established by the Facility COR at the following Medical Center locations:

1. Harlingen Care Center (HCC) 2601 Veterans Drive

Harlingen TX 78550

POC: EMS Staff

(Loading dock behind building)

2. Harlingen Outpatient Clinic (HOPC) 2106 Treasure Hills Blvd.

Harlingen TX 78550

3. McAllen Outpatient Clinic (MOPC) 901 E. Hackberry Ave.

McAllen TX 78503

4. Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic (CCOPC) 5283 Old Brownsville Road

Corpus Christi, TX 78405

5. Corpus Christi Specialty Outpatient Clinic 205 S. Enterprize Parkway

Corpus Christi TX 78405

6. Laredo Outpatient Clinic 4602 N Bartlett Ave.

Laredo TX 78041

Federal Holidays. The date of observance by the Federal Government of the following holidays: New Year’s Day (1 January), King’s Birthday (3rd Monday in January), Washington’s Birthday (3rd Monday in February), Memorial Day (Last Monday in May), Independence Day (4th of July), Labor Day (1st Monday in September), Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October), Veteran’s Day (11 November), Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November), and Christmas Day (25 December). When such holiday falls on first non-workday, the preceding workday will be considered a holiday. When such holiday falls on the second non-workday, the next workday will be considered a holiday.

2. Performance Period: The contractor shall begin performance on the contract upon award. If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail. Work at the Government site shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the CO. This contract will be for the base period of 12 months with four option periods for 12 months each.

3. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price

C. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.

D. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

1. The Contractor shall provide invoices to include: specified location, quantity of specific linens received and the quantity delivered to include time and locations for all deliveries.

E. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Government will provide forms, publications and services specifically identified in this contract as Government furnished.

2. Fair/wear/tear or unserviceable condition of specialty items will be determined by the Facility

COR.

3. The Government will provide restroom and hand washing facilities for Contractor employees to wash their hands following exposure to blood or other body fluids while at the Medical Facility.

4. The Government will provide facility passes for Contractor’s employees as necessary to fulfill provisions of this contract.

5. The Government will provide a detailed list of specialty items to be laundered.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

APR 2014

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON RECYCLED

PAPER

MAY 2011

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

JAN 2017

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

DEC 2013

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2018)

(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 items:

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

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

(4) 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 items:

[X] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (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.)

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved]

[X] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[X] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved]

[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved]

[] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2017) (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 (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 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 (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O.

13126).

[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (28) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[X] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[X] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (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).

[X] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (35)(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.)

[] (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[] (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

[] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

[] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 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 (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (48) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (50) 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. 2302 Note).

[] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

[] (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) 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 items:

[] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[X] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (3) 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 16160-Presser, Machine, Wearing $9.04 + $3.28 = $12.32 Apparel, Laundry

[X] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 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).

[] (6) 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).

[] (7) 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] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

[X] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[] (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(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, 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 items. 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 (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vi) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

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

(xiii) 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).

(xiv) 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).

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

(xvii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xviii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xix) 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. 2302 Note).

(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

C.3 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 15 days.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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 15 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 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 YEARS.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011)

(a) Definition. "Small business concern," as used in this clause, means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside or reserved for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

(d) Agreement. A small business concern submitting an offer in its own name shall furnish, in performing the contract, only end items manufactured or produced by small business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas. If this procurement is processed under simplified acquisition procedures and the total amount of this contract does not exceed $25,000, a small business concern may furnish the product of any domestic firm. This paragraph does not apply to construction or service contracts.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

C.7 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-MONITORING

AND COMPLIANCE (JULY 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor's offices where the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor's compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect…