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36C25722Q0046

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Damon Crawford damon.crawford@va.gov 254-899-6012

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

300 Veterans Blvd

Big Spring Texas

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Mold Remediation Bldg 8 IAW SOW Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Solicitation 36C25722Q0046

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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1. REQUISITION NO.

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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

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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

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

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

519-22-1-661-0001 36C25722Q0046 10-29-2021

DAMON CRAWFORD

254-899-6012 11-16-2021

1:00PM

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Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504 X X 562910 $22 Million N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504

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 The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and supervision for mold remediation from Building 8 at West Texas VA Healthcare System IAW the SOW.

All work shall be completed within 30 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed.

SITE VISIT: NOVEMBER 4, 2021, 10:00am CST

LOCATION: BLDG 3, 300 VETERANS BLVD., BIG SPRING, TX 79720

RFIs: DUE NLT 1_00PM CST, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 VIA EMAIL TO Damon Crawford Damon.Crawford@va.gov and Lynn Pettit Lynn.Pettit@va.gov

QUOTES: DUE NLT 1:00PM CST, NOVEMBER 16, 2021 VIA EMAIL TO

Damon Crawford Damon.Crawford@va.gov and Lynn Pettit Lynn.Pettit@va.gov See CONTINUATION Page X X Page 1 of Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

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.

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

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B.2 Statement of Work

West Texas VA Health Care System

Contents:

I. Background II. Objectives III. Statement of Work / Requirements IV. Special and Technical Requirements

NOTE: No security accreditation package is required and Contractor will not have access to any VA sensitive information. This project does not require acquisition of a service that involves storage, transmitting or exchanging VA sensitive information as this requirement is strictly a construction activity per the SOW below.

1.0 Background:

Building 8, Human Resources Department, of the West Texas VA Health Care System was discovered to have mold growing in a mechanical closet after performing mold growth testing at the end of July 2021. The building has been vacated.

2.0 Scope of Work / Technical Requirements:

2.1. Provide all labor, materials and testing to complete this scope of work (SOW).

General Information and Infection Control Measures

The remediation activities shall comply with this SOW, the Texas Department of Health Service's Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules and, where applicable, regulations of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and any other applicable state or local regulations. Whenever there is a conflict or overlap among or between the above references, the most stringent provisions shall apply. Due to the size and scope of this project, the contractor is required to submit a notification to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

These specifications do not address asbestos, lead, or other environmental, health and safety hazards. It is the sole responsibility of the Remediation Contractor to comply with all applicable regulations. The Remediation Contractor is solely responsible for protection of health, safety and the environment at the job site. The Remediation Contractor is solely responsible for all required training and licensure related to any work covered by this SOW.

Area of Cleaning and Removal:

This project includes the cleaning of the following areas and the removal of sheetrock from the specified location.

Removal of damaged walls in the mechanical room.

Cleaning of the contained space and the HVAC duct work.

The following cleaning and sanitizing should be completed in the above spaces. All hard surfaces shall be cleaned with a five parts water to one part bleach solution, called the bleach solution.

1. The entire building shall be placed under containment. Erect a separate containment to enclose the mechanical closet from the rest of the building utilizing a z flap or zipper between containments. The containment must be installed following the guidelines outlined in the SOW.

2. Removal of approximately 350 square feet of damaged paneling from the affected walls and ceiling in the mechanical room, as marked on the floor plan. All of the wall board is to be removed exposing the plaster walls and ceiling. The wall board shall be cut around electrical panels that are mounted on the wall.

3. In the mechanical closet, the plaster walls and ceiling shall be thoroughly HEPA vacuumed and cleaned with the bleach solution or an EPA registered disinfectant. Any openings in the plaster after the removal of wall boards shall have a critical barrier covering.

4. Clean all walls, ceilings, floors, and other surfaces in the contained areas with an EPA registered disinfectant or the bleach cleaning solution and thoroughly HEPA vacuum, including all office spaces, restrooms and closets

5. Any insulation in the affected walls/ceiling shall be removed and disposed of.

6. All areas of the containment shall be thoroughly HEPA vacuumed.

7. Air scrubbers shall be placed in the containments on start date and run until stop date.

8. Negative air units are to run from the beginning of the project and for at least two days after completion of tear out of contaminated debris. The negative air units shall exhaust out the building with the structure remaining secure. After allotted time of tear out, negative air units shall be placed on scrub mode adding to the air scrubbers already on site. Air scrubbers shall run until stop date.

9. The HVAC system and air handler unit shall be thoroughly cleaned, including the coils, returns, registers, plenum, ducts, and all other components of the HVAC system. After air ducts have been cleaned, they shall be incapsulated with a duct sealer or an EPA registered microbial sealant. The air filters shall be replaced after cleaning

10. All contents in the contained spaces shall be HEPA vacuumed and cleaned with an EPA registered disinfectant or the bleach cleaning solution.

11. Once all removal and cleaning has been completed, the area is to be treated with an EPA registered disinfectant fog.

12. If damage or growth is discovered on additional material in either containment, it may be necessary to remove this material as well. The VA must be notified if this occurs.

Summary of Affected Areas Requiring Remediation

This project consists of the removal and cleaning of the material as listed below:

Remove damaged paneling/wall board and any additional materials from the mechanical closet.

Cleaning of the mechanical closet, HVAC system, contents, and the rest of the building.

Corrective Action Prior to Remediation

In accordance with the Texas Department of State Health Services Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules, the following activities necessitate completion prior to the commencement of the Remediation Scope of Work:

Set up a containment in accordance with this SOW isolating the work area from the rest of the building Seal all supply and return ducts in the contained area prior to beginning any work.

Requirements

Provide a copy of the state mandated Mold Remediation Contractor's Work Plan based on this Scope of Work at least 48 hours before beginning work.

A. Delineation of Containment(s)

1. The area of contamination should be isolated from the other areas to prevent any contamination outside of the work area due to the contaminates being disturbed during remediation.

2. The area of containment shall be as marked on the floor plan.

B. Personal Protective Equipment Requirements:

1. Full personal protective equipment should be worn in all Full Containment areas as outlined in section Personal Protective Equipment.

2. The Remediation Contractor shall insure that OSHA appropriate personal protective equipment is worn while remediating any areas of the office.

3. Refer to section Personal Protective Equipment. for further PPE guidance.

4. Contractor assumes all responsibility for PPE compliance.

C. Specific setup procedure.

1. Isolate and place those designated areas under Full Containment as per sections Engineering Controls and Procedures - Full Containment. Construct and utilize a single entry into the containment area(s).

2. Isolate and contain those designated areas under Minimal Containment as per sections Engineering Controls and Procedures - Minimal Containment.

3. Where applicable place ample dehumidification equipment throughout each containment area to maintain relative humidity at 50% (± 5%) during the remediation process.

4. Critical, seal all HVAC register openings in the area of contamination.

5. In place, clean and sanitize all floor, wall and ceiling surfaces and the contents as per section Procedures in the contaminated area

6. Proceed with removal activities.

D. Removal activities:

Removal activities shall be as outlined in section Summary of Affected Areas Requiring Remediation.

Special Conditions

The following special conditions shall apply to this project.

A. THE REMEDIATION CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER PIOR TO THE COMENSENMANT OF WORK. Subsequently, coordinate a post-material removal inspection and, finally, a limited post remediation sampling event. The Remediation Contractor shall not apply long-term antimicrobial compounds (e.g., quaternary ammonia coatings, etc.) until the post-remediation evaluation by the VA has been successfully completed and then only in a manner consistent with Texas Department of State Health Services rules.

B. Clearance criteria: clearance air samples shall be taken after all remediation is complete to assure that the level of microbial spores is no greater than the outside air, or that microbial levels are low enough to not of concern.

C. The Remediation Contractor shall re-clean and re-sanitize at his/her expense if the post remediation samples fail to meet the above criteria. This process of re-cleaning and re sanitization shall continue at the Remediation Contractor's expense until a successful post remediation is achieved. THIS SECTION WILL NOT BE APPLICABLE IF THERE ARE SPECIAL OR UNUSUAL CONTAMINATION CONDITIONS DISCOVERED DURING THE REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AND THE VA IS CONTACTED AND AGREES IN WRITING THAT THIS WOULD SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGE THE SCOPE OF WORK AND AFFECT POSSIBLE POST REMEDIATION EVALUATION.

D. If the door/windows cannot used and sealed to allow negative air units to be installed, then the work shall take place in "scrub mode" utilizing air scrubbers in the containment, as well as outside the containment.

Personal Protective Equipment

FULL PROTECTION:

A. Provide and use adequate respirator for worker protection in accordance with OSHA guidelines

B. Provide and use, at a minimum, HEPA filters labeled with NIOSH and MSHA Certification for "Radionuclides, Dust, Fumes, Mists including Asbestos - Containing Dusts and Mists" and color-coded in accordance with ANSI Z22.8 (1980). In addition, acid gas organic vapor respirators (to protect against bleach and organic vapors) shall be provided and used. Provide cartridges that have each section of the combination canister labeled with appropriate color code and NIOSH/MSHA certification. Comply with 29 CFR 1910.134.

C. Provide and use disposable protective clothing, protective gloves, e.g., polynitrile, etc., headwear, and proper footwear.

MINIMUM PROTECTION:

A. Provide and use, at a minimum, NIOSH certified N-95 dust masks.

B. Provide and use eye protection.

C. Provide and use disposable protective gloves, e.g., polynitrile, etc.

Materials

A. Stiff brooms, hand brushes, scrapers, toothbrushes, rough edge sponges and cleaning cloths shall be utilized during sanitization procedures. All equipment shall be new and/or sanitized prior to being used on this project. All material and equipment used in containment that is not conducive to sanitization shall be disposed of.

B. Polyethylene sheeting of 4 and 6 mil thickness that is clear, opaque or black shades and moisture resistant duct tape and spray on glue capable of continuously sealing polyethylene through project abatement duration.

C. Polyethylene bags of 6-mil thickness such as those used for asbestos-containing waste.

D. Airless sprayers or other proper sprayer is to be used for dust control and application of sanitization solution (as directed).

E. A wet-vacuum cleaner and a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner. All units should be cleaned, sanitized and new filters installed prior to beginning the project. All filters shall be disposed of as contaminated waste material at the end of this project.

F. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) to be used on all electrical equipment within the containment.

Engineering Controls/Containment

The following descriptions for the construction of the containment may not be applicable to all remediation projects; however, the Remediation Contractor should refer to this section if any of the following details are specified. The contractor shall obtain an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) before work begins.

A. Critical Barriers - Containment areas within which remediation activities are to be conducted shall be separated from adjacent areas by impermeable barriers with a minimum of one (1) layer of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting attached securely in place and completely sealed with tape. All openings between the containment area(s) and adjacent area(s), including but not limited to windows, doorways, elevator openings, corridor entrances, ventilation openings, drains, ducts, grills, grates, diffusers, skylights, etc., shall be sealed. All cabinets, shelving, etc., that have cracks, holes or other openings shall also be sealed.

B. Movable Objects - All movable objects shall be cleaned and removed from the containment area(s), as specified in the Scope of Work. All non-movable objects that remain in the containment area(s) shall be cleaned and covered with at least one (1) layer of 4-mil polyethylene sheeting and secured in place. All fabric and/or soft materials shall be HEPA vacuumed; all hard surfaces shall be wet-wiped with the sanitization solution or detergent. The sanitization solution shall not be used on any surface that may be damaged. All clothing shall be thoroughly washed and triple rinsed.

C. Floors - If required, floor sheeting shall consist of at least one (1) layer of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting. The sheeting shall be overlapped at least one (1) foot and completely sealed with tape. In certain locations containing hard wood, marble or other sensitive flooring components, corrugated cardboard should be applied on top of the finished floor prior to the application of the polyethylene sheeting in order to provide additional protection.

D. Walls - If required, wall sheeting shall consist of at least one (1) layer of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting and shall be constructed in such a manner to prevent falling during normal use. Wall sheeting attached to structural walls shall be held in place with staples and/or furring strips. Wall sheeting that is not to be supported by structural walls shall be supported by PVC or wood frames and held in place with staples and/or furring strips. All sheeting shall be overlapped at least one (1) foot and completely sealed with tape.

This applies only to walls that are not a part of the work area and/or walls that are not removed but will otherwise be sanitized.

G. Full Containment Area Ventilation -Air Filtration Devices with HEPA filtration and in a sufficient number to provide a negative pressure between the containment and outside areas shall be operated continuously from the time containment is established through the time acceptable final post-remediation results are obtained. All units should be clean and sanitized with new filters installed prior to the beginning of the project. All units utilized to provide clean filtered air into the containment area shall be vented to the exterior of the building. The Remediation Contractor shall carefully coordinate with the Assessment Consultant and Property Owner prior to the establishment of the Air Filtration Device's exhaust into a particular area. Air exhaust locations will be secured from criminal entry by using burglar bars or other satisfactory method during the remediation process and protected against water intrusion during rainfall events. Provisions for make-up air should be made; dedicate a portion of a wall critical barrier for fresh make-up air. Ensure that each make-up air opening is adequately filtered. All filters shall be disposed of as contaminated waste material at the end of the project.

H. De-Humidifiers -Air dehumidifiers should be utilized as required in the Scope of Work When Required and in a manner consistent with maintaining the relative humidity to approximately 50 % (± 5%) during the remediation/sanitization activities until the project's Post Remediation Assessment Passed Clearance Report has been issued.

I. De-Contamination System - At a minimum, a worker decontamination enclosure system in the Full Containment area(s) shall be used consisting of a single chamber. This chamber should be of sufficient size to allow for the movement of workers, equipment and waste material.

Procedures

When delineating containments, the Remediation Contractor should plan for the need to expand the containment area if additional contamination is identified during the remediation activities. Any decision regarding the expansion of the containment(s) shall be done after consultation with the VA. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor modify the containment to a smaller size than it was initially established.

B. Full Containment Procedures (Engineering Controls/Containment):

1. Install critical barriers to isolate the containment area. Construct no less than a one-stage de-contamination system into the containment area. In addition to the critical barriers separating the affected area from adjacent areas, the Remediation Contractor shall also install critical barriers to isolate all immovable objects that cannot be wet-wiped or that have openings that cannot be cleaned.

2. All polyethylene sheeting seams should be completely sealed with adequate tape.

3. Install Air Filtration Devices and make operational ensuring a minimum of four

(4) air changes per hour of negative air pressure. Negative air pressure is defined as no less than 0.02 inches e.g.

4. Install ample dehumidification and make operational during the sanitization and post-remediation when required.

5. Notice Signs, Signs advising that a mold remediation project is on progress shall be displayed at all accessible entrances to remediation areas. The signs shall be at least eight (8) inches by ten (10) inches in size and shall bear the words "NOTICE: Mold remediation project in progress" in black on a yellow background. The text of the sings must be legible from a distance of ten (10) feet.

C. Minimal Containment Procedures (Engineering Controls/Containment):

1. Isolate and critical the HVAC system throughout the containment area.

2. Install critical barriers to isolate the containment area.

3. All polyethylene sheeting seams should be completely sealed with adequate tape.

4. Air Filtration Devices may be required to operate in scrub mode as directed in the Scope of Work.

Sanitization Procedures (Mandatory)

The following procedures shall be followed at the completion of the demolition activities defined in the Scope of Work and are a part of the final clean up. The VA shall be notified no less than 48 hours prior to the completion when possible of the demolition for a visual inspection. This inspection shall be conducted prior to beginning the sanitization process.

A. The Remediation Contractor shall initially wet-vacuum all debris within the containment area(s).

Note: Prior to vacuuming, sand or otherwise clean all ceiling studs, rafters and roof decking exposed during the remediation activities. Special care should be given to discolored building materials.

B. The sanitization solution shall consist of an approved mixture unless otherwise specified in the Scope of Work.

C. The Remediation Contractor shall spray the sanitization solution over all surfaces identified as contaminated. The Remediation Contractor should use a sufficient amount of solution to wet all affected areas, but not to cause excessive pooling of water or solution. Special attention should be made at all cracks and crevices, particularly at the framing joints, as these shall be located and subject to post-remediation sampling.

D. The Remediation Contractor shall wait approximately 30 minutes between the application of the sanitization solution and beginning the clean-up phase.

E. The Remediation Contractor shall use stiff brooms, hand brushes and toothbrushes to scrub all affected surfaces within the containment area(s). Special attention should be made at all cracks and crevices, particularly at the framing joints, as these areas shall be sampled.

F. At the completion of the initial clean-up, the Remediation Contractor shall HEPA vacuum and damp wipe all surfaces within the containment area(s) with clean cloth towels and fresh sanitization solution.

G. It should be noted that one HEPA vacuum and sanitization procedure might not be sufficient to satisfactorily clean the containment area and its affected surfaces. If the Remediation Contractor has any concerns regarding the effectiveness of the sanitization procedures, the Contractor should contact the VA.

Post Remediation Evaluation Procedures

Post remediation evaluation for the project shall be accomplished with the collection of samples based on the following. All negative pressure Full Containments and Minimum Containments shall remain operational and in place until all work areas have successfully passed sample analysis. The VA shall be notified 48 hours prior to the remediation area's readiness when possible for visual inspection and post-remediation sampling. The Remediation Contractor shall not apply long-term, anti-microbial compounds (e.g. quaternary ammonia coatings, etc.) until a Post-Remediation Report documenting a successful sampling event with the VA has been issued.

A. Air samples shall be collected utilizing an Anderson N-6 or similar type impactor for culturable fungi and Air-O-Cell® cassettes for total particle microscopic screen. These samples shall be collected from within the containment(s) area(s), adjacent areas outside the containment(s) and the exterior as appropriate.

If sample results from the Air-o-Cell sample are clear it will be recommended that the containment be removed. Should upon receiving the culturable samples there is evidence of continuing contamination further cleaning will be recommended.

If there is contamination present on the sampling taken in adjacent areas it will require further cleaning.

VA Coordination

Coordination between the VA and the Remediation Contractor is essential in achieving a complete remediation project and first-time passed clearance post remediation evaluation. The Remediation Contractor should immediately contact the VA if any of the following circumstances occur.

A. Additional water damage and/or mold amplification is encountered that may alter the Scope of Work.

B. Wood components are encountered that remain blackened after repeated cleaning or appear to be rotted or in substantial decay. If removal of suspect materials substantially affects the Scope of Work, then the VA should be contacted immediately for resolution.

C. Any time there is a concern regarding the containment area construction, extent of the demolition and/or the effectiveness of the sanitization procedures.

3.0 Special and Technical Requirements

3.1 Licensed and Accredited individuals to perform remediation per protocol.

3.2 Submit notification to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

3.2 Submit contractors work plan to VA 48 hours before work begins.

3.3 Coordinate a post material removal inspection.

4.0 GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACTS:

4.1 Contracting Officer: TBD,

4.2 Danny Martin, Assistant Chief of Engineering

300 Veterans Blvd Big Spring, Texas 79720

4.3 Telephone Number 432-263-7361 ext. 7183 Email address: Daniel.martin@va.gov

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

5.1 Work shall commence no later than 10 days from the Notice to Proceed.

5.2 Contractor shall have 30 days to complete the remediation

Contract Security:

· VHA Handbook 6500.6, Information Security and Privacy Considerations:

· During contract performance, contractor may require access to VA facility, equipment, But, not to VHA information systems, or sensitive data; to maintain or repair equipment.

· In reference to VHA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix A, Block 6. The services provided under this contract does not require the connection of vendor provided software or hardware to a VA computer or network. Therefore, no security accreditation package is required.

· In reference to VHA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix A, Block 7. The services provided under this contract does not require direct access to VA sensitive information, through storage, transmission or exchange. Therefore, the following privacy provisions are required in accordance with VHA Directive 6500 Appendix C.

· (Appendix B) The contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information protection, patient privacy, and information system security as delineated in this contract.

· VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or VA Sensitive Information is VA TMS training course (VA20939) and must be completed annually by all contract personal performing services at VA facilities two or more consecutive days. Training can be completed at https://www.tms.va.gov/secureauth35/. Proof of training must be provided to COR upon request.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(g) Invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment.—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

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

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

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

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 52.252-2 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)

C.3 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.

ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause - United States or its outlying areas means—

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and

(5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985).

(c) Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all guidance, including guidance conveyed through Frequently Asked Questions, as amended during the performance of this contract, for contractor workplace locations published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force Guidance) at https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts at any tier that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award, and are for services, including construction, performed in whole or in part within the United States or its…