36C25723C0053.pdf

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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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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.

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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)

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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

519-23-2-340-0002

36C25723C0053

AWARDED:

EFFECTIVE: 03-01-2023

36C25723Q0308 02-03-2023

Ognian Ivanov 2106946302

36C671 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

X 100

X

492110

1500 Employees

N/A

Department of Veterans Affairs

300 Veterans Blvd Big Spring, TX 79720-5566

36C671

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

7K3B5

ALL AMERICAN EXPRESS SOLUTIONS LLC

ALL AMERICAN EXPRESS

5101 DECATUR BLVD

STE W

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241

TYNPRZ48FMJ7

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

This Contract is for courier service. Please see price cost schedule.

Period of performance- Base plus Four Option Periods Base Year: 3/1/2023-2/29/2024 Option One: 3/1/2024-2/28/2025 Option One: 3/1/2024-2/28/2025 Option Three: 3/1/2026-2/28/2027 Option Four: 3/1/2027-2/29/2028 Please reference obligation number 519-C30067 on all invoices associated with this contract for Base year period of performance.

$199,110.60 See CONTINUATION Page

519-3630160-340-822300-2560-519C30067-0100323P5

X X x one x 36C25723Q0308

02-17-2023

Robyn Nussbaum Contracting Officer

Glen Hannah/Chief Executive 02/27/23

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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 PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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) ... 46

C.5 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

852.219-73 VA Notice of total set-aside for verified service-disabled veteran-owned small businessES (NOV 2022)

C.6 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

(End of clause)

C.7 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ... 55

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

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: ALL AMERICAN EXPRESS SOLUTIONS LLC

Courtney Danielle

317-995-3599 courtney@all-american-solutions.com

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C671 Robyn Nussbaum

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio TX 78240

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

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

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [x] monthly

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

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

Statement of Work

B.2. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide for the West Texas Veterans Affairs Health Care system (WTVAHCS) Courier services to transport laboratory specimens, supplies, medical equipment, records, miscellaneous items, and mail to and from WTVAHCS’s VA Clinics and the WTVAHCS Medical Center main campus (addresses provided below). Service shall also include occasional courier service between each of the VA Clinics. These services are to be provided through the base year, with the Government's option to exercise up to four, one year renewal periods in accordance with all the terms, conditions, provisions, and schedule of this solicitation. Normally the deliveries would fit easily into a small van, utility vehicle or station wagon.

Furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision (except as specified) necessary to provide same day courier service from the following VA Clinics:

Site locations:

300 Veterans Blvd, Big Spring, TX 79720 (WTVAHCS)

3850-C Ridgemont Dr. Abilene, TX 79606 (Abilene VA Clinic)

1205 N. Sycamore St. Fort Stockton, TX 79735 (Ft. Stockton VA Clinic)

1301 North Turner Street Hobbs, NM 88240 (Hobbs VA Clinic)

8050 E. Hwy 191, Odessa, TX 79762 (Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic)

4240 Southwest Blvd San Angelo, TX 76904 (San Angelo VA Clinic)

CLIN DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

Only actual days performing service as defined in this agreement will be billable monthly.

0001AA

Abilene Clinic

(109 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

0001AB

Ft. Stockton Clinic

(144 miles – one-way trip) 104 Days

0001AC

Hobbs Clinic

(116 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

0001AD

Wilson and Young Clinic

(58 miles - one-way trip) 260 Days

0001AE

San Angelo Clinic

(87 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

TOTAL Total all Clinics Listed Above:

CLIN DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

0001AA

Abilene Clinic

(109 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

0001AB

Ft. Stockton Clinic

(144 miles – one-way trip) 104 Days

0001AC

Hobbs Clinic

(116 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

0001AD

Wilson and Young Clinic

(58 miles - one-way trip) 260 Days

0001AE

San Angelo Clinic

(87 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

TOTAL Total all Clinics Listed Above:

CLIN DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED

0001AA

Abilene Clinic

(109 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

0001AB

Ft. Stockton Clinic

(144 miles – one-way trip) 104 Days

0001AC

Hobbs Clinic

(116 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

0001AD

Wilson and Young Clinic

(58 miles - one-way trip) 260 Days

0001AE

San Angelo Clinic

(87 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

TOTAL Total all Clinics Listed Above:

CLIN DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED

0001AA

Abilene Clinic

(109 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

0001AB

Ft. Stockton Clinic

(144 miles – one-way trip) 104 Days

0001AC

Hobbs Clinic

(116 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

001AD

Wilson and Young Clinic

(58 miles - one-way trip) 260 Days

001AE

San Angelo Clinic

(87 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

TOTAL

Total all Clinics Listed Above: $

CLIN DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED

0001AA

Abilene Clinic

(109 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

0001AB

Ft. Stockton Clinic

(144 miles – one-way trip) 104 Days

0001AC

Hobbs Clinic

(116 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

001AD

Wilson and Young Clinic

(58 miles - one-way trip) 260 Days

001AE

San Angelo Clinic

(87 miles – one-way trip) 260 Days

B.3. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS: STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3.1. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS:

A. Contracting Officer (CO) - Government employee who is warranted by the Government to enter contracts on behalf of the Government and is the only person authorized to make changes to those contracts.

B. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) - Individual or Individuals designated by the Contracting Officer to place orders, furnish technical guidance, advice, certify invoices, and provides general supervision of the work performed under the executed contract.

C. VAMC - Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

D. WTVAHCS – West Texas Veterans Affairs Health Care System

E. Laboratory Specimens - A sample, as of tissue, blood, or urine, used for analysis and diagnosis

B.3.2. SPECIFICATIONS:

A. General Description

The Contractor shall provide for the West Texas Veterans Affairs Health Care system (WTVAHCS) Courier services to transport laboratory specimens, supplies, medical equipment, records, miscellaneous items, and mail to and from WTVAHCS’s VA Clinics and the WTVAHCS Medical Center (addresses provided below). Service shall also include occasional courier service between each of the VA Clinics. The government reserves the right to add/subtract pick up/delivery days as needed. (i.e., Ft. Stockton may only require services 2 days/week in the beginning of the contract.)

B. Government Responsibilities

The Government will:

a. Pack all lab specimens and lock specimen cooler with a security lock. All items will be clearly labeled for their intended delivery location.

b. Supply reusable delivery boxes for mail and other items being transported.

c. Have all items ready for pickup at the specified times.

C. Contractor Requirements:

The Contractor shall:

a. Provide all vehicles, fuel, insurance, personnel, and directional materials needed to fulfill the requirements as specified herein.

b. Pickup items at the VA Clinics Monday through Friday.

NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE US Central Standard Time (CST) with the exception Hobbs Clinic which is Mountain Standard Time (MST)

Location Pickup NLT* Pickup NLT** Delivery NLT

Abilene Clinic (CST) 11:30 am 12:30 pm 3:00 PM

Ft. Stockton Clinic (CST) 12:00 am 13:00 pm 4:00 PM

Hobbs Clinic (MST) 11:30 am 12:30 pm 3:00 PM

Permian Basin Clinic (CST) 11:30 am 12:30 pm 2:00 PM

San Angelo Clinic (CST) 11:30 am 12:30 pm 3:00 PM

* NET: No Earlier Than

** NLT: No Later Than

i. VA Clinics close at 4:30pm sharp.

ii. Delivery for LAB SPECIMENS and deliveries to Ancillary Departments must be made on the same day NOT LATER THAN the times listed in the table above at the WTVAHCS, Pathology and Laboratory Department, located on the second floor, Bldg. 1, room 231 or designated area for ancillary departments. These deadlines are extremely critical to the integrity of the specimens and will be closely monitored for compliance. Transport by ground is also critical to the appropriate packing of specimens and the Contractor shall notify the lab of any changes in type of transport used that may differ from the original offer or change at any time.

iii. **In the event of an emergency or weather conditions the driver is to make arrangements with clinics for late pick-ups or the trip may be cancelled at no cost to us. This should be a rare event. **

d. Pickup items at the WTVAHCS, Monday through Friday for delivery to the

Identified VA Clinics. Deliveries shall be made to the VA Clinics the same day.

e. Provide a means of communication to permit immediate inquiry regarding the

Status of items in transit.

f. Handle transported items in such a manner as to ensure the integrity and security of the items. OSHA approved laboratory containers/coolers will be labeled with a biohazard label.

g. Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all regulations that define appropriate transportation of specimens and shall supply, in writing, proof that all drivers have been adequately trained on an annual basis. The contractor is responsible for the safe transportation of all items to their destination. The contractor's employees/couriers transporting test specimen must be trained in "Universal Precautions" in the handling of biohazard materials (specimens). The contractor shall insure that all drivers are trained and have received instruction in the safe transport of infectious/diagnostic specimens as required by federal, state, and local law. This shall include instructions on procedures to follow in the event of leaks, spills, or breakage of packaging for the lab specimens. Documentation must be provided upon request.

h. Provide documentation that contains at a minimal:

i. Driver's name

ii. VA staff who presented items to be transported

iii. What was picked up (qty., desc. and any special transportation needs)

iv. Time and date of pickup

v. Location of pickup

vi. All incidents that occurred during transportation

vii. Time and date of delivery

viii. Location of delivery

ix. VA staff who accepted delivery

Note: Copy of this documentation must be left with the VA staff who presented

Items to be transported, and with VA staff who accepted delivery.

D. Contractor Vehicles

Vehicles used in performance of this contract shall be licensed and meet all minimum Vehicle requirements as mandated by the State of West Texas, which if required, Includes a Hazardous Material Certificate. Vehicles must provide protection for the items being transported to prevent exposure to weather (direct sunlight, heat, cold, rain, snow, water, etc.), and insure items are secured to prevent theft or loss.

E. Contractor Personnel

Contractor Personnel while performing under this contract shall wear a company

Uniform which clearly displays the name of the company and of the individual.

Personnel shall be neat and clean in appearance, and project a professional image.

F. Driver Requirements

a. All drivers shall have and maintain a valid driver’s license, issued by the State of West Texas, to include special licensure if required for transporting Hazardous

Material.

b. Contractor shall maintain a record of each employee as to the character and physical capabilities for performing the duties of courier under this contract.

c. Driver shall not make any non-emergent stops during transport of items under this Contract.

d. While on VA grounds, driver shall secure their vehicle when left unattended. The

Government will not be held liable for vehicles parked on VA grounds.

e. Contractor will provide 24x7x365 ability to contact the courier before, during and after transit.

G. Transportation Requirements

Items that may be transported include, but are not limited to:

a. Blood and serum samples, body fluids, tissue, and the like — which shall be transported in a container specifically designed for such transportation.

b. Specimens — which will remain separated based on test requirements (room temperature, cooled-refrigerated, and/or frozen.

c. Medical Records.

d. Mail and miscellaneous.

e. Radiology items — X-Ray film will be transported in protective covers.

f. Prosthetic items and surgical items.

g. Maximum individual item weight will be no more than 6Olbs.

h. Maximum individual item size will be no more than 3' cube.

i. Vaccines – Transported by locked cooler. Must be picked up and delivered same day to maintain vaccine integrity.

ii. Portable Oxygen Tanks

H. Limitations

Only Contractor's personnel are allowed to ride in Contractor's vehicles during performance under this contract. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor permit other person then the driver to handle items being transported.

I. Pickup/Delivery Procedures

Contractor's driver shall:

a. Present him/her at the pickup/delivery location.

b. Identify items to be transported.

c. Review with the VA Staff items to be transported and their special transportation needs.

d. Sign for items being pickup and/or delivered.

J. Pickup/Delivery Locations

a. VA Clinics will have a single delivery and pickup location for laboratory items. All other items will be delivered to designated location at VA Clinic front desk.

b. WTVAHCS

i. Delivery shall be as follows:

1. Monday through Friday (8:30am to 4:00pm)

A. Items labeled for Laboratory shall be delivered to Laboratory service. (Labs will be delivered same day before 3:00 PM) RM 231 (2nd Floor)

B. Items labeled for Radiology shall be delivered to Radiology

Service. RM 252 (2nd Floor)

C. Items labeled for Pharmacy shall be delivered to Pharmacy Service.

RM 91 or 91C (1st Floor)

D. All remaining items shall be delivered to the Mailroom in the distribution warehouse.

2. After hours

A. Item labeled for Laboratory shall be delivered to

Laboratory Service.

B. Items labeled for Radiology shall be delivered to Radiology

Service if no one is available, then items to be delivered to

Administrative Officer on Duty (AOD) at entrance Urgent Care entrance.

C. All other items will be delivered to the Administrative Officer on Duty (AOD) at entrance Urgent Care entrance.

Note: These locations are centrally located at the WTVAHCS.

ii. Pickups shall be as follows:

1. Driver shall report to Laboratory Service and the Mailroom in the distribution warehouse to pick up any items to be delivered to the VA Clinic on their route.

K. Failure to Provide Services

If the Contractor fails to furnish the required services with the timeframes established herein, the WTVAHCS reserves the right to obtain the service from another source and charge the contractor any excess cost that may result. Furthermore, failure to perform of the services set forth in the contract will be considered grounds for invoking provisions of default. Exception would be State and/or Federal Highway Road closures, during which the Contractor shall notify, same day, the effected VA Clinic of non-pickup and/or delivery.

L. Designation of Contracting Officer Representative

a. WTVAHCS representative of the Contracting Officer will be designated to represent the Contracting Officer in furnishing technical guidance and advice the work being performed under this contract.

b. The foregoing is not to be construed as authorization to interpret or furnish advice and information to the Contractor relative to the financial or legal aspects of the contract. Enforcement of these segments is vested in and is the responsibility of the Contracting Officer.

c. The Contracting Officer's Representative(s) (COR) and/or the Contracting Officer will be the only WTVAHCS personnel authorized to request services under this contract.

M. Deliverables

a. Within three calendar days of contract award, Contractor shall provide copies of certifications, and qualifications of all the personnel and vehicles involved in the performance of this contract to the CO. Included must be

Names and telephone numbers of couriers.

b. Contractor shall keep the CO apprised of any changes to personnel and vehicles throughout the life of this contract.

c. Contractor shall provide monthly, quarterly, and/or annual Usage Reports to the CO or COR upon written request at any time throughout the life of this contract.

Information requested would be like those items specified under the "Payments" paragraph located herein.

N. Qualifications of Offerors

a. Proposals shall be considered only from offerors who are regularly established in the business called for, who in the judgment of the CO, are financially responsible and have the necessary equipment and personnel to provide the service specified herein, and who meet all Federal, State, or local codes or regulations regarding operations of Courier Service.

b. The VA reserves the right to thoroughly inspect and investigate the establishment, facilities, business reputation and other qualifications of any bidder and to reject any bid, irrespective of price, that shall be administratively determined lacking in any of the essentials necessary to assure acceptable standards of performance. If any courier equipment is added after inspection, after award of contract, it shall be inspected and approved by the CO before being placed in use under this contract.

O. Designation of Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

a. WTVAHCS representative of the COR will be designated to represent the CO in furnishing technical guidance and advice regarding the work being performed under this contract.

b. The foregoing is not to be construed as authorization to interpret or furnish advice and information to the Contractor relative to the financial or legal aspects of the contract. Enforcement of these segments is vested in and is the responsibility of the CO.

P. Scheduling of Work

a. Only the COR <or designee> or CO and those individuals as provided in Delegation of Authority by WTVAHCS are authorized to place requests (orders) for contract services with the Contractor's dispatch office. The request for services shall specify the originating point and destination. Only such travel is authorized, and any costs incurred for unauthorized travel, stops, waiting time, etc., will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is cautioned that performance of a trip or substitution of type of vehicle at the request of others, without approval of appropriate authorized personnel, may be deemed as unauthorized travel for which the Contractor may bear the risk of non-reimbursement.

Q. Quality Control

a. The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program that ensures courier services are performed in accordance with these specifications. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to track, identify, prevent, and remedy and ensure non-recurrence of unsatisfactory services.

b. The contractor shall provide a method to accept and resolve customer complaints and notify the COTR of the complaint and resolution.

c. The contractor shall immediately notify the COTR upon receipt of a customer complaint in order that joint validation may be accomplished. The contractor is responsible for quality control and specification compliance.

B.3.3. OPERATIONAL TIME REQUIREMENTS:

The Contract services shall be operable and available for use 100% of the time Monday through Friday 5-day week time. Repeated failure to meet this requirement can subject the contractor to DEFAULT action.

B.3.4. HOURS OF SERVICE:

Courier services shall be performing the service specified herein Monday through Friday except for National Holidays.

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King’s Birthday

Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Note: Also included would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National Holiday.

B.3.5. DOCUMENTATION/REPORTS:

B.3.5.1. Incident/Accident Reports/Weather

If the Contractor is involved in any incident or accident while transporting a VA item, regardless of how minor the incident/accident appears to be, verbal notification with all the facts as they relate to the incident/accident shall be reported to the COR or CO.

This notification shall take place once the medical necessity or a crisis has ended. A written report shall be submitted to the CO within forty-eight (48) hours of the incident/accident with a list of the contractor staff names (drivers/attendants), any pertinent information and witnesses. If for any reason the Contractor is unable to deliver transported items due to any incident including weather the Contractor is responsible for the safeguard and security of always said items. Contractor will notify the CO or COR immediately of such actions and provide for alternative transport and contingency plan to secure and transport such items. Contractor will provide Standardized security procedures for such incidents.

B.3.6. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

B.3.6.1. Patient Confidentiality

a. Contractor shall insure the confidentiality and security of all patient information and shall be held liable in the event of breach of confidentiality. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act (5 USC 522a), Confidentiality of Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Sickle Cell Anemia and HIV/AIDS Treatment Records (38 USC 7332 and 38 USC 4132) and Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (38 USC 5705 and 38 USC 3305). The Contractor shall comply with all pertaining confidentiality and security statutes. Contractor shall be HIPAA compliant (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Failure to comply with statutes regarding confidentiality and security of patient health information/individually identifiable information may result in financial sanctions. In addition, all patient charts and patient information are confidential and transported items will remain intact and always secured by vendor. Items containing patient information will be secured with tamper proof residue security labels that when removed a hidden “Open Void” will display. At no time will Contractor open or tamper with any item in transport. Transported items will be accounted for by the vendor using a traceable chain of custody system which always provides online tracking. During the transportation (collection, distribution, sorting, export, delivery etc) every shipment will be identified by barcodes provided by the Contractor which facilitates the track and trace of the shipments at all stages. Contractor will provide 24x7x365 customer service contacts for inquiries or issues.

i. Safeguards: Vendor is responsible for the securing and locking of vehicle always containing all transported materials. At no time, should the transporting vehicle be unlocked or unsecured or without specific oversight/supervision of loading/unloading by the contracting personnel.

Any tampering or loss of personal health information being transported or delivered between WTVAHCS VA Clinics must be immediately

(Within one hour of determination) be reported and coordinated with the responsible COR – who is then responsible for the reporting of the incident to the facility Privacy Officer and/or facility Information Security Officer.

Details to be reported via phone call and follow-up e-mail.

ii. Vendor Liability: Vendor assumes liability for any loss of personal health information while in its care and custody. Under HIPAA provisions for transport of personal health information, the necessary notification and letter offering credit monitoring to the injured party suffering the loss or tampering of personal health information will be the responsibility of the vendor in coordination with the facility Privacy Officer, with copies of such notification to be provided to the facility Privacy Officer within 30 days of incident determination and resolution of responsibility.

B.3.7. PAYMENT:

B.3.7.1 Invoicing/Billing

The Contractor shall submit a properly prepared invoice, monthly in the arrears.

Contractor itemized invoice shall contain at a minimum:

a. The contract number

b. Billing period (i.e., June 1st thru June 30th, 2023)

c. The actual number of billing days

d. Pickup and Delivery locations

e. Number and types of items transported for each pickup location

f. Line-item total for each for each pickup location

g. Purchase Order number.

h. Grand total of separate monthly invoice for each VA Clinic.

i. Monthly payments will be processed upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice submitted via OB10 to The Financial Service Center, Austin, TX.

B.3.8. REPORTING REQUIRED SERVICES BEYOND THE CONTRACT SCOPE:

The Contractor shall immediately, but no later than 24 (twenty-four) consecutive hours after discovery, notify the CO and COR (in writing) of the existence or the development of any defects in, or repairs required, to the scheduled equipment which the Contractor considers he/she is not responsible for under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall furnish the CO and COR with a written estimate of the cost to make necessary repairs and will not proceed with those repairs until a separate purchase order is issued.

B.3.9. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Courier

a. Contractor is required to maintain and provide proof of automotive insurance within 5 days of notification of contract award.

b. Contractor is required to maintain and provide proof of Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance and General Liability Insurance within 5 days of notification of contract award.

c. These insurance requirements are to remain in effect throughout the life of this Contract.

i. Contractor personnel shall wear a company uniform with the employee's name readily visible in the outside of the uniform, while performing services under the contract. This can be a legend on a uniform or uniform jacket or by means of a name badge or a combination of both. Uniforms shall be clean and maintained in good repair to present a professional image.

ii. The Government reserves the right to refuse/dismiss any personnel from providing services under this contract.

iii. The parties agree that such personnel shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose and shall be considered employees of the Contractor.

d. The contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform this work. He/she shall take all reasonable precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. He/she shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by his/her employees’ fault or negligence and shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the State of West Texas.

Further, it is agreed that any negligence of the Government, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, shall not be the responsibility of the contractor hereunder with the regard to any claims, loss, damage, injury, and liability resulting from.

VAAR 852.237-70

B.3.10.

The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

B.3.11 RECORDS MANAGEMENT

A. Applicability

This clause applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

B. Definitions

“Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal record:

1. includes VA records.

2. does not include personal materials.

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their

VA contract.

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

C. Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs.

21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created while performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. VA and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of [Agency] or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to VA. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records, or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know.

6. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to VA control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the contract. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

7. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and VA guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

8. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with VA policy.

9. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VA information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

10. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

11. The VA owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which VA shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, always, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, always, adhere to and ensure https://www.va.gov/covid19screen/ https://www.va.gov/covid19screen/ compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 EA $49,205.000000 $49,205.00

COURIER SERVICES LOCATION ABILENE.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2023 POP End: 02-29-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER: n/a

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0001

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $49,205.00 519-23-2-340-0002

1.00 EA $26,520.000000 $26,520.00

COURIER SERVICES LOCATION FT. STOCKTON.

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 03-01-2023 POP End: 02-29-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0002

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $26,520.00 519-23-2-340-0002

1.00 EA $52,696.800000 $52,696.80

COURIER SERVICES LOCATION HOBBS.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2023 POP End: 02-29-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0003

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $52,696.80 519-23-2-340-0002

1.00 EA $28,275.000000 $28,275.00

COURIER SERVICES LOCATION ODESSA.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2023 POP End: 02-29-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0004

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $28,275.00 519-23-2-340-0002

1.00 EA $42,413.800000 $42,413.80

COURIER SERVICES LOCATION SAN ANGELO.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2023 POP End: 02-29-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery

Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0005

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $42,413.80 519-23-2-340-0002

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2024 POP End: 02-28-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2024 POP End: 02-28-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2024 POP End: 02-28-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2024 POP End: 02-28-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2024 POP End: 02-28-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2026

POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): n/a

GRAND TOTAL $995,553.00

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ACRN APPROPRIATION

REQUISITION

NUMBER AMOUNT

1 519-3630160-340-822300 Laboratory-2560 Medical Care Contracts an-0100323P5

519-23-2-340-0002 (P)

$199,110.60

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Abilene VA Clinic 3850-C Ridgemont Dr.

Abilene, TX 79606

1.00

0002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Ft. Stockton VA Clinic 1205 N. Sycamore St. Fort Stockton, TX 79735

0003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Hobbs VA Clinic 1301 North Turner Street Hobbs, NM 88240

0004 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic 8050 E. Hwy 191 Odessa, TX 79762

0005 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs San Angelo VA Clinic 4240 Southwest Blvd San Angelo, TX 76904

1001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Abilene VA Clinic 3850-C Ridgemont Dr.

1002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

1205 N. Sycamore

1003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

1301 North Turner Street

1004 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Clinic 8050 E. Hwy 191

1005 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

4240 Southwest Blvd

San Angelo, TX 76904

2001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Abilene VA Clinic 3850-C Ridgemont Dr.

2002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

1205 N. Sycamore

2003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

1301 North Turner Street

2004 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Clinic 8050 E. Hwy 191

2005 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

4240 Southwest Blvd

3001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

3850-C Ridgemont Dr.

3002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

1205 N. Sycamore

3003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

1301 North Turner Street

3004 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Clinic 8050 E. Hwy 191

3005 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs San Angelo VA Clinic 4240 Southwest Blvd

4001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

3850-C Ridgemont Dr.

4002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

1205 N. Sycamore

4003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

1301 North Turner Street

4004 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Clinic 8050 E. Hwy 191

4005 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

4240 Southwest Blvd

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

52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST JUN 2020

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

JUN 2020

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

MAY 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

NOV 2021

52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES JAN 1991

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

DEC 2022

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

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

(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…