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36C25818Q0269
PAGE 1 OF
1. REQUISITION NO.
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
EDWOSB
8(A)
NAICS:
SIZE STANDARD:
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ
IFB
RFP
15. DELIVER TO
CODE
16. ADMINISTERED BY
CODE
17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
CODE
FACILITY CODE
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
CODE
TELEPHONE NO.
DUNS:
DUNS+4:
PHONE:
FAX:
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED
SEE ADDENDUM
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
ITEM NO.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED.
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED
SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
(REV. 2/2012)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
STANDARD FORM 1449
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
36C25818Q0269 07-11-2018 Arcelia Medina 520-792-1450 x 4313 07-25-2018
1600 AZ
Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 X X 561720 $18 Million X N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723
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.
See CONTINUATION Page Contractor is to provide Janitorial and Minor Maintenance Services for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS)located at the Tucson VA 3601 South 6th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85723.
Refer to Statement of Work(SOW) in Section D.1 of the Solicitation. Period of Performance 10/01/2018 - 09/30/2019.
See CONTINUATION Page X X X Hal Robinson Contracting Officer Table of Contents
| SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS | 3 |
| B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA | 3 |
| B.2 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS--MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011) | 3 |
| B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 4 |
| ITEM INFORMATION | 4 |
| B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE | 9 |
| SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES | 10 |
| C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 10 |
| C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) | 10 |
| C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) | 11 |
| C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS | 11 |
| C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018) | 11 |
| C.6 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (DEC 2009) | 12 |
| C.7 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION) | 12 |
| C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2012) | 13 |
| C.9 VAAR 852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (APR 1984) | 14 |
| C.10 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2018) | 14 |
| SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS | 22 |
| D.1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT | 22 |
| D.2 WAGE DETERMINATION | 39 |
| SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS | 50 |
| E.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS | 50 |
| E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 52 |
| E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013) | 52 |
| E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) | 53 |
| E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) | 53 |
| E.6 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984) | 54 |
| E.7 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION) | 54 |
| E.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (JAN 2008) | 54 |
| E.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998) | 55 |
| E.10 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008) | 55 |
| E.11 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) | 56 |
| E.12 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2017) | 58 |
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
a. CONTRACTOR:
b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C258 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723
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.
This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at: http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
| AMENDMENT NO |
| DATE |
B.2 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS--MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)
This solicitation includes VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.
B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 0001 |
| Building 80 (109,379 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial |
and minor maintenance
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2018 POP End: 09-30-2019
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 0002 |
| Building 90 (51,525 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2018 POP End: 09-30-2019
| 12.00 |
| Mo |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 0003 |
| Building 80 (109,379 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial |
and minor maintenance
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2018 POP End: 09-30-2019
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 0004 |
| Building 80 (109,379 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial |
and minor maintenance
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2018 POP End: 09-30-2019
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 0005 |
| Building 80 (109,379 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial |
and minor maintenance
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2018 POP End: 09-30-2019
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 1001 |
| Building 80 (109,379 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial |
and minor maintenance.
Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2019 POP End: 09-30-2020
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 1002 |
| Building 90 (51,525 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2019 POP End: 09-30-2020
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 1003 |
| Building 14 (63 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2019 POP End: 09-30-2020
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 1004 |
| Building 2 (502 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2019 POP End: 09-30-2020
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 1005 |
| Building 80 PACT Expansion Level 1 (11,134square feet) |
Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance.
Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2019 POP End: 09-30-2020
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 2001 |
| Building 80 (109,379 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial |
and minor maintenance.
Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 2002 |
| Building 90 (51,525 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 2003 |
| Building 14 (63 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 2004 |
| Building 2 (502 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 2005 |
| Building 80 PACT Expansion Level 1 (11,134square feet) |
Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance.
Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 3001 |
| Building 80 (109,379 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial |
and minor maintenance.
Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 3002 |
| Building 90 (51,525 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 3003 |
| Building 14 (63 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 3004 |
| Building 2 (502 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 3005 |
| Building 80 PACT Expansion Level 1 (11,134square feet) |
Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance.
Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 4001 |
| Building 80 (109,379 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial |
and minor maintenance.
Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 4002 |
| Building 90 (51,525 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 4003 |
| Building 14 (63 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 4004 |
| Building 2 (502 square feet) Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance. |
Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| 4005 |
| Building 80 PACT Expansion Level 1 (11,134square feet) |
Contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance.
Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
| GRAND TOTAL |
| __________________ |
B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
ITEM NUMBER
DELIVERY DATE
| 0001 - 4005 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Southern Arizona VA Health Care System |
3601 South 6th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85723 0001
USA
10/01/2018 – 09/30/2023
| MARK FOR: |
| Donald Wilkerson |
520-792-1450 X 5349 Donald.wilkerson@va.gov
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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.
The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:
C.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 |
| DEC 2011 |
| 52.203-17 |
| CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS |
| APR 2014 |
| 52.204-4 |
| PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON RECYCLED PAPER |
| MAY 2011 |
| 52.204-9 |
| PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL |
| JAN 2011 |
| 52.228-5 |
| INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION |
| JAN 1997 |
| 52.232-18 |
| AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.232-40 |
| PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS |
| DEC 2013 |
| 52.237-3 |
| CONTINUITY OF SERVICES |
| JAN 1991 |
C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.
(End of Clause)
C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.
(End of Clause)
C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:
(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.
(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.
(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.
(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.
(End of Clause)
C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)
The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.
(End of Clause)
C.6 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (DEC 2009)
The offeror agrees, if awarded a contract, to use the service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or veteran-owned small businesses proposed as subcontractors in accordance with 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, or to substitute one or more service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or veteran-owned small businesses for subcontract work of the same or similar value.
(End of Clause) C.7 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION)
(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVSOB”:
(1) Means a small business concern:
(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201 Surviving Spouse definition);
(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran;
(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;
(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR 74 and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov); and
(v) The business will comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6, as applicable
(2) “Service-disabled veteran” means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).
(b) General.
(1) Offers are solicited only from verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered.
(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.
(c) Agreement. A service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern agrees that in the performance of the contract, the concern will comply with the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR §125.6.
(d) A joint venture may be considered a service-disabled veteran owned small business concern if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.15, provided that any reference therein to SDVO SBC is to be construed to apply to a VA verified SDVOSB as appropriate.
(e) Any service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (non-manufacturer) must meet the requirements in FAR 19.102(f) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to receive a benefit under this program.
(End of Clause)
C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2012)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001.
(2) Designated agency office has the meaning given in 5 CFR 1315.2(m).
(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the Accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests.
(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001.
(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.
(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.
(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:
(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. (See Web site at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.)
(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org) includes additional information on EDI 810 and 811 formats.
(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.
(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances below, the contracting officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for:
(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;
(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;
(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;
(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or
(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.
(End of Clause)
C.9 VAAR 852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (APR 1984)
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 Arizona. 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 there from.
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C.10 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2018)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).
(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
[X] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).
[] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
[] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)
[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (5) [Reserved] [X] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).
[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).
[X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[X] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
[] (10) [Reserved] [] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.
[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.
[] (13) [Reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).
[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).
[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.
[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.
[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
[X] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).
[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
[] (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
[] (v) Alternate IV (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).
[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
[X] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).
[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
[] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126).
[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
[X] (28) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
[X] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[X] (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
[X] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[X] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
[X] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)
[] (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
[] (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.
[] (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.
[] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).
[] (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.
[X] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) [] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
[] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
[] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.
[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.
[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.
[] (48) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
[X] (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
[] (50) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
[] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
[] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
[] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[X] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).
[] (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
[X] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).
[X] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[X] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
| Employee Class |
| Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits |
| 11150 Janitor |
| 10.66 |
| 23370 General Maintenance |
| 16.69 |
[X] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[X] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
[X] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).
[] (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities.
(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.
(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(vi) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).
(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
(xvii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
(xviii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xix) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS
D.1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
A. SCOPE OF WORK
1. The Southern Arizona Veterans Health Care System (SAVAHCS) located at 3601 South 6th avenue Tucson, AZ 85723 requires a contractor to provide janitorial and minor maintenance services. The Contractor shall provide all labor, standard cleaning and hand-tools, supplies, materials, management, and all other elements necessary to provide complete Janitorial and Minor Repair Services at the SAVAHCS for building 80,90, 14 and 2. The SAVAHCS facilities will continually present a clean, neat and welcoming appearance to our Veterans, visitors and staff. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, contract standards, manufacturer’s instructions, and the Performance Work Statement.
2. Contractor shall understand and utilize appropriate sanitation procedures. Control and monitor to ensure that all sanitation requirements are properly and efficiently addressed. Understand diseases and know the proper chemicals and methods of cleaning.
3. The contractor shall have experience in managing and providing healthcare housekeeping services to institutions of similar-size and scope as required by this solicitation. The contractor must have gained this experience as a result of being regularly engaged in the business of providing similar services in health care/patient care environments.
4. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision and management support to facilitate medical/ healthcare cleaning and disinfection, hazardous waste handling, infection prevention and safety. All professionals providing services under the terms of this contract will be appropriately certified and possess the skills and experience to perform the services as required in all forms of medical cleaning including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) certified, Blood Born Pathogen Training and Product Training.
5. Contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions. This includes, but is not limited to, determination of agency policy, determination of Federal program priorities for budget requests, direction and control of government employees, selection or non-selection of individuals for Federal Government employment including the interviewing of individuals for employment, approval of position descriptions and performance standards for Federal employees, approving any contractual documents, approval of Federal licensing actions and inspections, and/or determination of budget policy, guidance, and strategy.
B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. The certification and Accreditation requirements do not apply and Security Accreditation Package is not required. This device/service will not be storing/collecting any data released outside the VA. There is no sensitive information to protect outside of the VAMC.
2. Cleaning products, supplies, and equipment will be provided by the contractor.
3. The cleaning equipment and the cleaning materials will be the responsibility of the contractor. Mops and rags used for cleaning must be segregated: one set used for bathrooms and diaper changing stations and a separate set for classrooms, hallways, and lobby. The contractor shall clean and disinfect the mops and rags daily in detergent and hot water, rinsed in warm water and sanitized in a bleach solution, wrung out, and hung to air dry.
4. Mop heads and rags must be changed out when dirty. Sponges will not be used. As a minimum, mop water and disinfectant must be changed after cleaning as necessary to ensure that the area is getting cleaned. Trash, mops, brooms, and cleaning buckets shall be inaccessible to the patients and visitors to the facility.
5. Cleaning Products Approval. The Contractor shall provide a list of all cleaning products to be used along with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to ensure that the cleaning products are suitable for use in a health care environment. Chemical air fresheners are not permitted. All chemicals and other potentially dangerous products (except bleach water solution) and cleaning supplies (including mops, mop buckets, etc.) must be stored in their original, labeled container in a locked closet.
6. The services will be performed in accordance with VA policies, the Environmental Services Procedure Guide for the SAVAHCS which will be made available after award of the contract, and the regulations of the medical staff by-law of the VA facility.
7. Refuse Collection and Disposal. The Contractor shall use existing bulk containers to dispose of trash, refuse or recyclables generated from accomplish
8. A day porter will be responsible for making sure the areas assigned are presentable, and inviting at all times – especially between routine cleaning maintenance activities. They also ensure the building is safe for all occupants if any unexpected incidents arise, like slippery floors or broken glass. The day porter shall be responsible for ensuring supplies are always fully stocked and the product does not run out.
9. The contractor shall have qualified staff member(s) with, skills, and knowledge, and abilities to perform minor maintenance tasks, effectively to include: general maintenance, orderliness, and cleanliness for the facilities included in this contract. Tasks range from painting, drywall repair, minor plumbing work, minor electrical work, carpentry, sheetrock, ceiling tile replacements, and small furniture assembly. Contractor personnel performing the duties of the repair and maintenance shall be qualified and have at minimum an apprentice in the skill to accomplish the required minor maintenance.
C. BUILDING SECURITY
1. Key Control. The contractor will be provided keys for building/room access.
2. Room Access. The contractor shall ensure its employees do not allow any unauthorized person the use of any key in their possession. The contractor shall ensure they do not open locked rooms or areas to permit entrance by persons other than contractor employees performing assigned duties. All rooms/areas required to be locked shall not be left unattended during the cleaning process and shall be relocked by contractor personnel after completing cleaning duties.
3. Unlocked Doors or Windows. Contractor personnel shall turn off all lights in unoccupied areas after cleaning is performed in empty or vacant areas. Ensure areas are secured and windows are closed and locked. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or designee, and VA police shall be notified of any unlocked doors or windows during his/her duty hours.
D. FACILITY CLEANING – HANDINLING FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT
1. Non-Carpeted Floors (Hard Floors: Vinyl Tile, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Concrete, etc.). Hard floors shall be maintained free of grit, soil, dust, scuff and heel marks, stains, spills, debris, litter and other foreign matter by effective routine cleaning. Cleaning shall be accomplished by the most appropriate method (vacuum, sweep, dust mop, damp mop, spot clean, etc.) and with cleaning solutions if applicable, for the specific floor type. After cleaning, floor surfaces to include grout shall have a uniform, clean appearance without streaks, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of soil, stain, film, or standing water. Baseboards, corners, and wall/floor edges shall also be clean. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other easily moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors underneath these items and returned to their original and proper position after cleaning. The Contractor shall spray buff and/or burnish all non-carpeted floors once a week, with the exception of wood laminate flooring, which should be mopped on a daily basis and as needed. These floors shall also be stripped and waxed on a semi-annual basis, after operating hours. The Contractor shall remove all movable furniture prior to stripping and waxing.
2. Carpeted Floors. Carpets shall be maintained free of soil, dirt, debris, litter and other foreign matter by effective routine vacuuming. Efficient vacuum cleaners shall offer high airflow, high efficiency filtration, and an adjustable rotating brush agitation for more effective soil removal. Any spots and/or spills shall be removed by the carpet manufacturer’s approved methods or other commercially accepted practices as soon as noticed. All tears, burns, and raveling shall be brought to the attention of the COR. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other easily moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors underneath these items and returned to their original and proper position after cleaning. Carpet Maintenance. The Contractor shall steam clean all carpet once a year, and spot shampoo as needed, preferably on weekends or after operating hours, to ensure carpets are completely dry for the next business day.
3. Stairways/Elevators/Handicap Lifts. All floor surfaces shall be cleaned in accordance with section D subsection 1, “non-carpeted floors”, as appropriate. Stair guards, handrails, wall caps and baseboards shall be free from grease and grime. The Contractor shall remove all marks, dirt, smudges, scuffs, and other foreign matter from adjoining stairwell walls, up to 72 inches’ height from stair tread level, to provide or maintain a clean, uniform appearance.
4. Clean Floor (Walk-Off) Mats. Vacuum and/or clean interior and exterior floor mats.
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