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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

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

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

671-26-1-5539-0001

36C25725Q0823 08-13-2025

Taminie Panich 254-661-0434 09-12-2025

1:00 PM CDT

36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Bldg. 171 Temple TX 76504

X 100

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561720

$19 Million

N/A

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36C671

Department of Veterans Affairs South Texas VA Health Care System

7400 Merton Minter Blvd San Antonio TX 78229

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Bldg. 171 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

South TX Odor Control Services at the following locations:

1. Audie L. Murphy VAMC

2. Kerrville Medical Center

3. Northwest Health Care Center

4. Villa Serena Dormitory

5. Poly-Trauma Rehab Program Facility

Period of Performance: Base 4 Option Periods Base Year - 11/1/2025-10/31/2026 Option Year 1 - 11/1/2026-10/31/2027 Option Year 2 - 11/1/2027-10/31/2028 Option Year 3 - 11/1/2028-10/31/2029 Option Year 4 - 11/1/2029-10/31/2030

See CONTINUATION Page

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X 1

Isela Loveless Contracting Officer

36C25725Q0707

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

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 (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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) ...24

C.5 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

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

C.7 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.10 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..31

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.4 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.5 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.6 BASIS FOR AWARD

E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION

FEB 2025)

E.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

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: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contract Specialist Taminie Panich

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Bldg. 171

Temple TX 76504

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

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

FOR

SOUTH TEXAS ODOR CONTROL SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND.

The South Texas Health Care System (STVHCS) has a requirement for odor control services at several locations within San Antonio area. The Contractor shall have knowledge of and ability to perform these services in a medical setting. All labor, supplies, and equipment shall be furnished by the contractor during the contract performance.

The requirements are stated in terms of desired results with associated quality standards, and sanitary standards preventing transmission of disease and odor free to ensure that the VA healthcare system remains a facility of choice (clean and welcoming environment).

2. OBJECTIVE.

The contractor shall provide STVHCS with odor control services for the below listed locations:

Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio Texas 78229 Kerrville Medical Center, 3600 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville Texas 78028 Northwest Health Care Center, 9939 State Hwy 151 W, San Antonio Texas 78251 Villa Serena Dormitory, 4455 Horizon Hill Blvd, San Antonio Texas 78229 Poly-Trauma Rehab Program Facility, 4949 Gus Eckert Rd, San Antonio Texas 78240

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

The performance periods will consist of one (1) base-year, plus four (4) optional periods as listed below:

Base Year (Nov 01, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026) IAW Price/Cost Schedule Option Period 1 (Nov 01, 2026 – Oct 31, 2027) IAW Price/Cost Schedule Option Period 2 (Nov 01, 2027 – Oct 31, 2028) IAW Price/Cost Schedule Option Period 3 (Nov 01, 2028 – Oct 31, 2029) IAW Price/Cost Schedule Option Period 4 (Nov 01, 2029 – Oct 31, 2030) IAW Price/Cost Schedule

3.1 Hours of Operation. The contractor is required to provide odor control services at a minimum of once (1) per month and on-call services as needed. Services are expected to be performed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST, except Federal Holidays or when the Government facility is closed to due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. In the event the scheduled servicing date falls on a holiday the contractor shall provide services the next business day.

3.2 Recognized Holidays. The contractor shall ensure holidays are reflected in the schedules. The contractor is not required to provide routine services on the following approved holidays.

- New Year’s Day - 1 January

- Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January

- Washington’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in February

- Memorial Day - last Monday in May

- Juneteenth National Independence Day – 19 June

- Independence Day - 4 July

- Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

- Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October

- Veteran’s Day - 11 November

- Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

- Christmas Day - 25 December

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

3.3 Monthly Service. The Contractor is required to provide scheduled monthly services between the 1st and the 7th calendar days of each month except for weekends and federal holidays.

3.4 On-call service. On-call service may be requested to perform out of service maintenance, battery replacement or product replenishment between requirement monthly service times. The contractor is required to provide on-call services on an as needed basis. The contractor will provide on-call services within 24-hours of notification by Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

4. PHASE OUT – PHASE IN SERVICE. In the event a new service provider is awarded, the COR, Contracting Officer (CO), incumbent contractor and new contractor will coordinate the phase out and phase-in of odor control devices. The phase-out and phase-in period shall be accomplished prior of the start of the period of performance, unless otherwise authorized by the CO. Installation of all devices shall proceed in accordance with the accepted phase-out and phase-in schedule. The new contractor will submit the schedule for acceptance to the COR. The COR will coordinate with out-going contractor for any inputs, concerns, or unavailable dates. The CO will intervene as necessary to ensure a smooth transition. No area, room or location will be without odor control devices during the phase-out/phase-in period.

5. TYPE OF CONTRACT. This is a firm-fixed price contract billed monthly.

6. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.

6.1 Description of Service. The contractor shall provide the managerial, onsite supervisory, administrative, direct and overhead personnel necessary to perform the work specified in the contract, including the provision of all labor, transportation, equipment, and materials necessary to install, maintain and service contracted odor control devices.

6.1.1 Description of Odor Control Devices. The contractor shall provide odor control devices listed below:

Odor Control Air Freshener – Battery Operated Toilet Odor Control Drip System Urinal Odor Control Drip System Urinal Odor Control Screen

6.1.2 The above listed odor control devices will dispense fragrance continually. The STVHCS will rent the units from the contractor.

6.1.3 Quantity. The contractor will provide quantity and type of odor control devices for locations listed in objective.

7. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.

7.1 Key Personnel/Supervision. The Contractor shall provide sufficient management to ensure this task is performed efficiently, accurately, on time, and in compliance with the requirements of this Statement of Work.

7.2 Project Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager to serve as primary point of contact for contracted related matters. The Project Manager will coordinate with the COR on all contracted issues.

7.3 Availability of Key Personnel. The Project Manager shall be available to meet with the CO/COR on site during agreed upon work hours within (3) three-hour of notification. The contractor shall provide the CO/COR phone numbers for the Project Manager during duty and non-duty hours (to include evenings, holidays, and weekends).

7.4 Discipline. The Contractor shall maintain satisfactory standards of the Contract employee’s competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary actions with respect to the personnel as may be necessary. The contractor shall ensure personnel do not disturb papers on desks, open desk drawers or cabinets, or use government telephones, except as authorized. The contractor shall take prompt, appropriate action in all instances of employee misbehavior that may reflect adversely upon the Government. The contractor shall furnish to the CO or COR, a written report of disciplinary action taken in those instances where an infraction of a Government regulation has been reported and substantiated. Termination of employees that violate confidentiality (patient and staff), privacy, safety, security, EEO, media/photo (i.e. cannot take photos or voice record), patient abuse and customer service violations. Contractor shall be aware and abide by HIPPA to ensure patient privacy is maintained.

7.5 Communication. All Contractor employees, who must communicate with the COR and all Contract employees must be able to read, write and speak, and understand the English language to ensure the effective administration of this contract and accurate ordering of work.

7.6 Standards of Conduct. While on duty and executing the specifications of this contract, Contractor employees are prohibited from using and/or possessing alcohol, non-prescription drugs, and firearms. Non-compliance with this requirement, confirmed by the COR, shall be grounds for immediate removal of the Contractor employee from the VA and baring the individual from performing further work under this contract. All contractor employees will be required to provide customer service consistent with that of the VA’s mission.

7.7 Uniforms. All employees shall wear contractor provided standard uniforms, including pants, shirt, skirts, blouses, and/or dresses, which are clearly distinguishable from other VA uniforms currently in use. The uniforms shall be worn as designed by the uniform manufacturer. Uniforms shall be neat, clean, and in good repair, and have a badge or monogram with contractor’s name on it. Contract staff shall always wear contractor-provided approved uniforms while performing contracted services except when working in areas requiring government-furnished surgical garments. Sandals or other open-toed shoes shall not be worn.

8. IDENTIFICATION BADGES/PASSES.

8.1 All contractor personnel requiring access to the VA shall obtain employee identification badges and vehicle passes required by the Government. Prior to the start of this contract the Contractor shall submit to the COR the names of all personnel employed in performing this contract and all information required to prepare identification badges for all contractor personnel. The Government will issue these badges without charge to the Contractor.

However, a charge will be required for each replacement badge issued because of abuse or loss. Contractor employees shall wear the Government furnished badge on the front of their outer clothing and above the waist except for protective clothing. When an employee leaves the Contractor’s employment, the contractor shall return all identification badges and passes of the employee issued by the Government to the COR or security personnel within five working days after termination of their employment. Due to the time required for the various agencies involved in the background check for badge issuance to work at a federal facility the Contractor shall provide a pool of potential candidates as soon as practical after contract to ensure that after award the Contractor has enough staff available to assume all the duties contained herein in this Statement of Work. The Contractor must ensure to update the pool periodically if the Contractor experiences attrition to ensure the Contractor has sufficient workforce to fully complete all tasks and assignments as outlined in this Statement of Work on a consistent basis throughout the life of this contract.

8.2 All personnel shall display identification badges, except for overprotecting clothing, which shall include the employee’s fill name and contractor’s full name.

8.3 The contractor personnel shall comply with agency personnel identification verification procedures when the contract personnel are required to have physical access to a federally controlled facility.

8.4 The contractor will comply with the identification badge access process that is currently in place. No contractor will work without having proper identification badge. If a contract personnel no longer work for the Contractor, the identification badge must be turned in to the COR or Security Personnel within 5 working days of termination of employment. An e-mail communication will be sent to the CO when a contract personnel leaves employment with the Contractor.

9. SAFETY.

9.1 Work Methods. All work performed in delivering the services specified in this contract shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local safety regulations. The Contractor shall have a working knowledge of the following codes, standards, recommended practices, and manuals.

9.1.2 Public Law 91-596, Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Act of 1970 and current amendments

9.1.3 National best Fire Codes and Standards pertaining to the health care field developed by the National Fire Protection Association, current listings

9.1.4 National Safety Council Accident Prevention Manuals pertaining to the health care field, current edition

9.1.5 American National Standards Institute standards pertaining to the health care field

9.1.6 VA Disaster Control Plan

9.1.7 Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

10. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES.

10.1 Storage Areas. No government storage areas will be provided for contractor’s use throughout the life of this contract.

10.2 Utilities and Services. The Government will furnish the following utilities and services as may be required to perform work under the contract at no cost to the contractor. Utilities will be provided at existing outlets and will include electrical power, water and sewers.

• All repairs to the facility not due to the Contractor’s negligence.

• Removal of trash and waste from bulk storage containers (e.g. dumpsters).

• Insect and rodent control services.

• Security police and fire protection services, including all applicable telephone numbers.

10.3 Supplies, Materials, and Equipment. No government supplies, materials and equipment will be provided to the contractor throughout the life of this contract.

11. MEETINGS AND REVIEWS. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to meet with Government personnel as deemed necessary. The Contractor may request a meeting with the Contracting Officer or COR when Contractor believes such a meeting is necessary.

At a minimum, the Contractor Project Manager (or other key personnel), and the Contracting Officer or COR (or other Government key personnel, as deemed necessary) shall meet monthly to discuss the ongoing operation of the agreement. The Contractor shall prepare written minutes of such meetings, which shall be recorded in the agreement file. The Contractor Project Manager and the COR shall sign the minutes indicating their approval or provide in writing their non-concurrence within five (5) calendar days following the receipt of the minutes.

12. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS. The contractor shall provide transportation to the various off-site clinics at no additional cost to the government

13. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR).

COR: Ms. Holly C. McKenna (210) 617-5412 Alternate: Michael Laraway (210) 617-5412

No government personnel, other than the Contracting Officer, have the authority to change or alter these requirements. The COR shall clarify technical points or supply relevant technical information, but no requirements in this scope of work may be altered as a sole result of such verbal clarification.

14. QUALITY CONTROL MONITORING.

14.1 The Government appointed COR will monitor the Contractor’s performance to assure that the performance thresholds and standards of performance are met in accordance with

FAR 52.212-4 (a) “Inspection/Acceptance” 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 performance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price.

14.2 The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance standards describe the minimum acceptable levels of the service required for each task. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

14.3 The Government COR will evaluate the services required by this contract to ensure compliance and quality.

14.4 The Government COR will receive complaints from facility personnel and pass them on to the Contractor’s quality inspector for correction.

14.5 The contractor shall perform all work required by this contract in a satisfactory manner in accordance with the PWS. The COR will not consider the task complete until all deficiencies have been corrected.

14.6 The Government COR will inspect all work tasks required by the task order sheets to ensure contract performance monthly utilizing the attached work inspection sheet.

14.7 The inspection period is monthly. Inspection period will be from the first of the month through the last day of the month. The COR should receive no more than three (3) complaints. The COR will record results of the inspection, noting the date and time of inspection. If inspection indicates unacceptable performance, the COR will notify the supervisor or quality inspector. The Contractor shall be given twelve (12) hours after notification during shift hours to correct the unacceptable performance. Report period is weekly; however, complaints are by task.

15. SECURITY/NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK REQUIREMENTS: INFORMATION

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

15.1 General. Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

15.2 Access to VA Information and VA Information Systems.

15.2.1 A contractor/subcontract shall request logical (technical) or physical access to VA information and VA information systems for their employees, subcontractors, and affiliates only to the extent necessary to perform the services specified in the contract, agreement, or task order.

15.2.2 All contractors, subcontractors, and third-party servicers and associates working with VA information are subject to the same investigative requirements as those of VA appointees or employees who have access to the same types of information. The level and process of background security investigations for contractors must be in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0710, Personnel Suitability and Security Program. The Office for Operations, Security, and Preparedness is responsible for these policies and procedures.

15.2.3 The contractor or subcontractor must notify the Contracting Officer immediately when an employee working on a VA system or with access to VA information is reassigned or leaves the contractor or subcontractor's employ. The Contracting Officer must also be notified immediately by the contractor or subcontractor prior to an unfriendly termination.

15.3 VA Information Custodial Language

15.3.1 Information made available to the contractor or subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor/subcontractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA. This clause expressly limits the contractor/subcontractor’s rights to use data as described in Rights in Data – General, FAR 52.227-14(d)(1).

15.3.2 The contractor/subcontractor shall not make copies of VA information except as authorized and necessary to perform the terms of the agreement or to preserve electronic information stored on contractor/subcontractor electronic storage media for restoration in case any electronic equipment or data used by the contractor/subcontractor needs to be restored to an operating state. If copies are made for restoration purposes, after the restoration is complete, the copies must be appropriately destroyed.

15.3.3 If VA determines that the contractor has violated any of the information confidentiality, privacy, and security provisions of the contract, it shall be sufficient grounds for VA to withhold payment to the contractor or third party or terminate the contract for default or terminate for cause under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12.403.

15.4 SECURITY INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

15.4.1 The term “security incident” means an event that has, or could have, resulted in unauthorized access to, loss or damage to VA assets, or sensitive information, or an action that breaches VA security procedures. The contractor/subcontractor shall immediately notify the COR and simultaneously, the designated ISO and Privacy Officer for the contract of any known or suspected security/privacy incidents, or any unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including that contained in system(s) to which the contractor/subcontractor has access.

15.4.2 To the extent known by the contractor/subcontractor, the contractor or subcontractor's notice to VA shall identify the information involved, the circumstances surrounding the incident (including to whom, how, when, and where the VA information or assets were placed at risk or compromised), and any other information that the contractor/subcontractor considers relevant.

15.4.3 With respect to unsecured protected health information, the business associate is deemed to have discovered a data breach when the business associate knew or should have known of a breach of such information. Upon discovery, the business associate must notify the covered entity of the breach. Notifications need to be made in accordance with the executed business associate agreement.

15.4.4 In Instances of theft or break-in or other criminal activity, then contractor/ subcontractor must concurrently report the incident to the appropriate law enforcement entity (or entities) of jurisdiction, including the VA OIG and Security and Law Enforcement.

The contractor, its employees, and its subcontractors and their employees shall cooperate with VA and any law enforcement authority responsible for the investigation and prosecution of any possible criminal law violation(s) associated with any incident. The contractor/subcontractor shall cooperate with VA in any civil litigation to recover VA information, obtain monetary or other compensation from a third party for damages arising from any incident, or obtain injunctive relief against any third party arising from, or related to, the incident.

16. INFORMATION SECUIRTY and PRIVACY TRAINING All contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to VA information and VA information systems shall complete the following before being granted access to VA information and its systems

16.1 Sign and acknowledge (either manually or electronically) understanding of and responsibilities for compliance with the Contractor Rules of Behavior, VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix E relating to access to VA information and information systems.

16.2 Successfully complete the Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Reules of Behavior training and annually complete required security training.

16.3 Successfully complete any additional cyber security or privacy training as required for VA personnel with equivalent information system access to be defined by the VA program official and provided to the contracting officer for inclusion in the solicitation document – e.g., any role-based information security training required in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-16, Information Security Technology Training Requirements.

16.4 The contractor shall provide the contracting officer and/or COR a copy of the training certificates and certification of signing the Contractor Rules of Behavior for each applicable employee within 1 week of initiation of the contract and annually thereafter, as required

16.5 Failure to complete the mandatory annual training and sign the Rules of Behavior annually, within the timeframe required, is grounds for suspension or termination of all physical or electronic access privileges and removal from work on the contract until such time as the training and documents are complete.

17. SECURITY ACCREDIATION PACKAGE The C&A requirements do not apply, and Security Accreditation Package is not required

18. GENERAL SECUIRTY

18.1 General

18.1.2 The contractor shall perform security background check of all staff prior to submission of their names to the Government for suitability. The Contractor shall comply with all Government security requirements. Upon written request, by the COR, the Contractor shall submit a list of the names and addresses of all employees hired to perform the work specified in this contract.

18.1.3 Consequence of Illegal Activities: Contractor employees who are found in violation of Government security regulations will be immediately removed from the hospital and barred from performing further work under this contract.

18.1.4 Loitering: Contractor employees shall not loiter on STXHCS Contracted areas or grounds when in a non-duty status. After completing assigned work shifts, all Contractor personnel shall promptly depart the station.

18.1.5 Security Checkout Procedures: The Contractor shall ensure that all employees hired to perform the work specified in this contract, clear the appropriate security office upon termination of their employment. Checkout shall include the return of Government issued passes, keys (see paragraph 7.7.1 above).

19. COMPLIANCE WITH HOSPITAL POLCIES AND PROCEDURES: Contractor’s shall adhere to all hospital policies and procedures related to non-smoking except in designated areas and the requirement for using I.D. badges. In addition, the contractor must also adhere to the Information Security, Records Management and Privacy local and national policies prescribed herein:

19.1 Information Systems Officer, Information Protection. The contractor shall not have access to VA desktop computers, nor shall they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services in the application of complex adaptive systems theory to health care organizations. The certification and accreditation requirements do not apply to this procurement nor is a security accreditation package required.

19.1.2 Privacy Officer. The contractor shall not have access to Patient Health Information (PHI) and shall not have the capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA. All documents accessible to the Contractor shall be de-identified through the destruction of the sensitive information which is the purpose of this contract.

19.1.3 Records Manager. The following standard items relate to records generated in executing this contract and should be included:

19.1.3.1 Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C Chapter 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).

Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

19.1.3.2 Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S.

Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

19.1.3.3 Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government ‘IT’ equipment and/or Government records.

19.1.3.4 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 by the Freedom of Information Act.

19.1.3.5 Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

19.1.3.6 The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

19.1.3.7 The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

19.1.3.8 Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

19.1.3.9 No disposition of documents shall be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

19.1.3.10 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 this contract.

19.1.3.11 The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

PROVIDE ODOR CONTROL FOR ALM, PTRP, VILLA SERENA, KERRVILLE AND

NWHCC.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026

4.00 JB __________________ __________________

400 CARTRIDGES /400 DISPENSERS

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026

NWHCC.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027

NWHCC.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028

NWHCC.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029

NWHCC.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030

GRAND TOTAL __________________

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):

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

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2023

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

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB

2025)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3509).

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

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

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

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

[] (6) [Reserved]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

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

[] (14) [Reserved]

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

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

[] (17) [Reserved]

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

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

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

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

[X] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

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

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

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

[] (30) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

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

[] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126).

[] (33) [Reserved]

[] (34) [Reserved]

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

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

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

793).

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025). (E.O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) (7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I).

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

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

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

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

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

[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[] (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

5150).

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

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

(MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (63) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

[] (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits Janitor $15.67

Laborer, Ground Maintenance $17.29 [X] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

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

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

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

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

(JAN 2022).

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

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

[] (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (JAN 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

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

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