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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.

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

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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

692-24-1-661-0006 36C26023Q1018 11-03-2023 Craig Brown 360-816-2784 11-10-2023 3pm

PST

36C260 Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver

WA

98661 X X 541380 $19 Million Net 30 N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs VA SORCC (White City 8495 Crater Lake Hwy White City

OR

97503 36C260 Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver

WA

98661

Dept of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin

TX

78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page The contractor shall provide Legionella Water Testing for White City, Oregon VA Medical Center IAW the Statement of Work.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

BASE YEAR: 11-15-2023 - 11-14-2024

OPTION YEAR ONE (1): 11-15-2024 - 11-14-2025

OPTION YEAR TWO (2): 11-15-2025 - 11-14-2026

OPTION YEAR THREE (3): 11-15-2026 - 11-14-2027

OPTION YEAR FOUR (4): 11-15-2027 - 11-14-2028

***THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE A SDVOSB SET-ASIDE***

POC: Craig Brown at craig.brown7@va.gov See CONTINUATION Page 692-3640162-661-850100-2580 010055590 X Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C260 Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

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

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

LEGIONELLA WATER TESTING LABORATORY SERVICE TESTS WATER SAMPLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH VHA DIRECTIVE 1061 BASE YEAR POP: 11/1/23-10/31/24 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2023 POP End: 10-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q301 - Medical - Laboratory Testing

LEGIONELLA WATER TESTING LABORATORY SERVICE TESTS WATER SAMPLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH VHA DIRECTIVE 1061 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2024 POP End: 11-14-2025

LEGIONELLA WATER TESTING LABORATORY SERVICE TESTS WATER SAMPLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH VHA DIRECTIVE 1061 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026

LEGIONELLA WATER TESTING LABORATORY SERVICE TESTS WATER SAMPLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH VHA DIRECTIVE 1061 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027

LEGIONELLA WATER TESTING LABORATORY SERVICE TESTS WATER SAMPLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH VHA DIRECTIVE 1061 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028

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***STATEMENT OF WORK***

Hyperion Biotech/Legionella

A. GENERAL

A.1 GOAL:

To provide contract laboratory services for analysis of water samples collected to fulfill VA water testing requirements for Legionella in accordance with VHA Directive 1061, Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Legionella Disease and Scald Injury From Potable Water Distribution Systems dated February 16, 2021. Contractor shall provide White City VA Medical Center (VA SORCC) with annual service for L. pneumophila water sampling for the contract period. Contract period shall be a base year and four option years.

This is a base contract with four option renewal years.

A.2 BACKGROUND:

In accordance with VHA Directive 1061, Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Legionella Disease and Scald Injury from Potable Water Distribution Systems current version, the facility will provide contracted laboratory with (not to exceed) 440 water samples every fiscal year (annually) at a pace of (not to exceed) 40 samples a given week with a target of 110 samples every fiscal year quarter. Note, in the event of positive test results, there would be some resampling/analysis requirements, which may increase totals. Additional analysis may be billed separately if exceeding 440 total samples in a given fiscal year.

The facility is currently testing water in up to 6 buildings. Every quarter, the facility will collect and request analysis of up to 10 cold water distributions and 10 hot water distributions water samples in five buildings and 5 cold water distributions and 5 hot water distributions in one building.

A.3 LOCATION OF SERVICES:

VA SORCC

Facilities Management Service (138S) 8495 Crater Lake Hwy White City, OR 97503

A.4 DVA – FURNISHED PROPERTY OR SERVICES:

VA SORCC will collect water samples in accordance with VHA Directive 1061, Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Legionella Disease and Scald Injury from Potable Water Distribution Systems current version.

A.5 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY OR SERVICES:

Contractor will provide minimum of 51% of services required by this contract. Contractor will provide all necessary:

· Labeled (blank label for VA SORCC to annotate sample number) 250 ml sampling bottles, see section D.3 for sample label.

· Standard chain of custody forms (available online for facility to access and print as needed), see sample COC form in section D.1.

· Analysis Services

· Sampling reports containing results shall be scanned in Adobe reader and emailed to VA SORCC Point of Contact in 7 to 10 days from the date the sample is received at lab.

· In the event of a positive result indicating serogroup 1 legionella colonies were present, Contractor will contact POC within 24 hours from date positive result is identified, via email and by telephone.

· All packaging and shipping related costs to and from the facility, including water samples, empty bottles, insulated boxes for example. NOTE: The VA SORCC does not have an account with FedEx. The VA SORCC does have an account with UPS.

· Insulated shipping boxes

· Reusable cooling packs if required

· Labeled sample bottles to VA SORCC in 40 bottle increments. The lab will automatically send the next set of sample bottles and shipping boxes to VA SORCC POC upon receipt of samples at laboratory.

Sample bottles will have blank label to allow VA SORCC to write sample identification numbers on each bottle.

A.6 DEFINITIONS:

N/A

A.7 DOCUMENTATION:

Service record documents shall be provided directly to the VA POC (within 7 to 10 days of date sample received at lab) and shall include, but is not necessarily limited to:

· Laboratory name, telephone number and address

· VA sample number

· Date sample was collected

· Date samples were received by the lab

· Date lab reported results to VA

· Laboratory sample number

· Test performed

· Analysis results reported as (“No Legionella Recovered” or “Presence of Legionella Recovered”

· Number of colony forming units per milliliter

· Any details germane to the analysis that the lab feels are pertinent to clarify analysis findings

· Species of legionella

· An identifier which can be used to identify the technician rendering the analysis

· Any follow-up required.

See sample report form in section D.2.

A.8 TRAINING:

NA

A.9 PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY:

The contractor shall ensure the confidentiality of all patient information being transported and will be held liable in the event of breach of confidentiality. The contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579), the comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (Public Law 93-282), and the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (Public Law 93-255), and any other statutes regarding confidentiality of patient information.

B. TECHNICAL APPROACH/TASK

B.1 HOURS OF OPERATION:

NA

B.2 DELIVERY/PICK-UP POINT:

VA SORCC to ship samples to receiving lab address at contractor’s expense.

Vendor to ship sample bottles/insulated boxes if indicated to:

VA SORCC (138S)

8495 Crater Lake Hwy.

White City, OR 97503 Attention: SAFETY Dept.

B.3 METHODS TO BE USED:

1. The vendor shall use standard methods and procedures for the items required to be collected/delivered to the VA SORCC.

2. All work shall be in conformance with State, local and/or Federal laws.

B.4 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

VA SORCC POC will have direct-line communication with laboratory personnel conducting analysis to ensure immediate resolution to issues if they arise and to answer questions as needed.

Should the need arise when legionella remediation is necessary the VA may also utilize the contractor for additional legionella analytical services to include, but not limited to, analysis of additional samples and/or speciation of legionella. As such, the contractor must have the capacity to accept the Government charge card (credit card) as form of payment. If charges outside of this contract are incurred contractor must have pre- authorization from VA SORCC staff to perform any testing outside of this contract scope and must contact VA SORCC to be issued a Purchase Order number prior to testing or other work being performed. Once testing/work is completed contractor will submit an invoice with the Purchase Order number noted on the invoice for payment.

B.5 DELIVERABLES:

Testing results per A.5 and A.7 Sample bottles per A.4

B.6 ID BADGE:

NA

B.7 PERSONNEL:

NA

B. 8 SERVICES DELIVERY SUMMARY:

C. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

C.1 QUALITY CONTROL:

Laboratories that process the water samples for Legionella must be certified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) program or the Public Health England (PHE) Legionella External Quality Assessment (EQA) scheme as proficient at performing the culture of Legionella from environmental samples. The laboratory must also be able to determine if the Legionella detected in environmental samples is the species Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1. NOTE: Rapid testing methods, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and direct fluorescent antibody (DFA), shall not be used to detect Legionella in the samples. The laboratory shall also have current environmental microbiology accreditation by a recognized accrediting program.

(2) The laboratory must be capable of concentrating water samples prior to plating the samples on selective media to increase the sensitivity of the assay.

(3) The testing laboratory must be capable of providing storage of the environmental isolate(s) at least temporarily if the facility elects to use molecular typing to characterize environmental Legionella isolates.

(4) The selected Laboratory must be able to demonstrate they are accredited through the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) or other accreditation body that validates the Laboratory’s competence/proficiency under the general requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 in addition to the CDC Elite certification.

C.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

1. The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) to monitor the performance to ensure services are received. The COR will evaluate the contractor’s performance through review of the log sheet, review of the contractor’s quality control program and receipt of complaints from department personnel.

2. Contractor will adhere to timeframes and all other requirements as outlined by VA SORCC to ensure reports and supplies are received as required by the SORCC.

3. The completed services shall be performed in an efficient and reliable manner. The SORCC has the right to reject work if the work is not performed in an efficient and reliable manner with the timelines and frequencies outlined above.

4. Contractor to provide COR with report on service completed and condition after each inspection and within two days of said inspection.

C.3 GOVERNMENT REMEDIES:

The Contracting Officer is responsible for following Contract Terms and Conditions.

C.4 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS:

The contractor is not responsible to provide services on the following days but must provide frequent enough service prior to and after these holidays:

New Years Day, Martin Luther Kings Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.

C.5 PERSONNEL IDENTIFICATION:

NA

C.6 PERSONNEL POLICY:

The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting the personnel furnishing services under this contract. To carry out this responsibility, the contractor shall provide the following for their personnel:

1. Worker’s compensation, Professional Liability Insurance, Income tax withholding, and Social Security payments.

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

C.7 LAWS & ORDINANCES:

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations (Federal, state, city or otherwise) covering his operations under the contract.

C.8 TWO WAY RADIOS:

NA

C.9 INVOICES:

All payments shall be made in arrears upon receipt of a proper invoice. Invoices will provide the following minimum information:

· Contract Number

· Date of Service

· Itemized Charges

· Authorizing Official

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D. TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

1. Sample Chain of Custody form:

Lab name/address& telephone Page 1 of Page 1 of

2. Sample report:

3. Blank Label:

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

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

C.2 52.217-8 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 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(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 certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and

(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.

(2) The term ‘‘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).

(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans’’ under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)).

(5) The term “SDVOSB participant” or certified SDVOSB means a small business that has been certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR 128.102).

(b) General. In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the SBA certification database as set forth in 13 CFR 128.

(1) Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible and certified SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 13 CFR 121, 125, and 128, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement/LOS certification. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multipleaward contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size, and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or ‘‘similarly situated’’ (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required LOS certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219–75 or 852.219–76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/ VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

(2) Supplies/products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CFR 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements.

(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB subcontractor must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be certified and listed in the SBA certification database to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13 CFR 125.6.

(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or [] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and this clause, takes precedence over any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program.

(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB status is subject to debarment from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406–2 Causes for Debarment).

(End of Clause) C.5 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [X] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ___________ Printed Title of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _______________ (End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(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; and

(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 at the current website address provided in the contract.

(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).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), 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.7 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract. Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-5571 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 20 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 07/27/2023

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to | |after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract. | |contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |an option is exercised) on or after |at least $16.20 per hour (or the applicable | |January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2023. | |If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to | |between January 1, 2015 and January 29,|the contract. | |2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |or extended on or after January 30, |at least $12.15 per hour (or the applicable | |2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2023. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Oregon Area: Oregon County of Jackson

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 17.24 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 19.37 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 21.66 01020 - Administrative Assistant 30.45 01035 - Court Reporter 18.81 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 14.18*** 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 15.47*** 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 17.37 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 17.07 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 18.62 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 20.20 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 14.97*** 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 14.97*** 01111 - General Clerk I 15.46*** 01112 - General Clerk II 16.87 01113 - General Clerk III 18.95 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 20.97 01141 - Messenger Courier 17.19 01191 - Order Clerk I 14.16*** 01192 - Order Clerk II 15.45*** 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 16.54 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 18.50 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 20.63 01270 - Production Control Clerk 21.15 01290 - Rental Clerk 16.76 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 16.81 01311 - Secretary I 16.81 01312 - Secretary II 18.81 01313 - Secretary III 20.97 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 18.05 01410 - Supply Technician 30.45 01420 - Survey Worker 18.81 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 17.10 01531 - Travel Clerk I 16.60 01532 - Travel Clerk II 17.95 01533 - Travel Clerk III 20.66 01611 - Word Processor I 14.98*** 01612 - Word Processor II 16.81 01613 - Word Processor III 18.81 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 27.42 05010 - Automotive Electrician 21.90 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 20.69 05070 - Automotive Worker 20.69 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 18.21 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 23.10 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 20.69 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 23.10 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 17.03 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 19.49 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 20.69 05310 - Painter, Automotive 21.90 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 20.69 05370 - Tire Repairer 17.38 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 23.10 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 15.55*** 07041 - Cook I 16.98 07042 - Cook II 19.38 07070 - Dishwasher 13.85*** 07130 - Food Service Worker 14.53*** 07210 - Meat Cutter 19.17 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 13.38*** 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 22.81 09040 - Furniture Handler 14.98*** 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 22.61 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 17.51 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 20.04 09130 - Upholsterer 21.24 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 15.86*** 11060 - Elevator Operator 15.72*** 11090 - Gardener 22.15 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 15.72*** 11150 - Janitor 15.72*** 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 17.66 11240 - Maid or Houseman 15.04*** 11260 - Pruner 16.23 11270 - Tractor Operator 20.72 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 17.66 11360 - Window Cleaner 17.11 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 25.33 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 27.25 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 37.39 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 28.82 12020 - Dental Assistant 24.05 12025 - Dental Hygienist 46.24 12030 - EKG Technician 46.68 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 46.68 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 25.33 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 24.37 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 27.25 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 30.38 12100 - Medical Assistant 20.79 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 34.85 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 20.22 12190 - Medical Record Technician 22.63 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 22.78 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 59.90 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 13.42*** 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 15.09*** 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 16.46 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 18.49 12235 - Optical Dispenser 18.48 12236 - Optical Technician 24.37 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 23.17 12280 - Phlebotomist 18.97 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 38.10 12311 - Registered Nurse I 27.45 12312 - Registered Nurse II 33.56 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 33.56 12314 - Registered Nurse III 41.15 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 41.15 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 48.68 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 33.77 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 24.23 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 23.54 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 29.17 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 35.68 13041 - Illustrator I 21.40 13042 - Illustrator II 26.52 13043 - Illustrator III 32.44 13047 - Librarian 32.30 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 17.62 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 29.16 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 21.37 13061 - Media Specialist I 21.04 13062 - Media Specialist II 23.54 13063 - Media Specialist III 26.26 13071 - Photographer I 19.76 13072 - Photographer II 22.11 13073 - Photographer III 27.38 13074 - Photographer IV 32.71 13075 - Photographer V 39.61 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 18.74 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 22.81 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 16.81 14042 - Computer Operator II 18.81 14043 - Computer Operator III 20.98 14044 - Computer Operator IV 23.30 14045 - Computer Operator V 25.81 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 21.78 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 16.81 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 25.15 14170 - System Support Specialist 28.53 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 31.89 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 38.59 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 46.26 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 31.89 15060 - Educational Technologist 35.85 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 46.26 15080 - Graphic Artist 22.84 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 46.46 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 46.26 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 46.26 15090 - Technical Instructor 22.43 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 27.69 15110 - Test Proctor 18.27 15120 - Tutor 18.27 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 16.96 16030 - Counter Attendant 16.96 16040 - Dry Cleaner 19.39 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 16.96 16090 - Presser, Hand 16.96 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 16.96 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 16.96 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 16.96 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 20.20 16220 - Tailor 21.01 16250 - Washer, Machine 17.77 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 28.66 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 34.93 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 21.08 21030 - Material Coordinator 21.15 21040 - Material Expediter 21.15 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 15.64*** 21071 - Order Filler 17.14 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 21.08 21110 - Shipping Packer 17.95 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 17.95 21140 - Store Worker I 14.89*** 21150 - Stock Clerk 19.37 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 21.08 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 21.08 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 31.94 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 25.65 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 30.40 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 31.94 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 33.56 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 22.41 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 28.82 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 25.65 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 28.82 23080 - Aircraft Worker 27.23 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 27.23 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 30.40

II

23110 - Appliance Mechanic 28.66 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 21.92 23125 - Cable Splicer 30.71 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 22.78 23140 - Carpet Layer 27.08 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 37.40 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 27.08 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 28.66 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 30.23 23260 - Fabric Worker 25.51 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 30.71 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 23.84 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 30.23 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 23.84 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 20.05 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 30.40 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 25.65 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 27.23 23391 - Gunsmith I 23.84 23392 - Gunsmith II 27.08 23393 - Gunsmith III 30.23 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 25.04 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 26.30 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 28.65 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 27.81 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 30.23 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 28.66 23470 - Laborer 15.64*** 23510 - Locksmith 28.66 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 29.68 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 23.43 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 16.63 23591 - Metrology Technician I 30.23 23592 - Metrology Technician II 31.77 23593 - Metrology Technician III 33.37 23640 - Millwright 30.23 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 21.89 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 19.83 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 36.95 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 34.43 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 30.23 23850 - Rigger 27.92 23870 - Scale Mechanic 27.08 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 26.85 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 27.08 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 33.73 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 35.44 23950 - Telephone Lineman 27.92 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 22.38 23965 - Well Driller 30.23 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 30.23 23980 - Woodworker 23.84 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 20.96 24570 - Child Care Attendant 14.19*** 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 17.69 24610 - Chore Aide 15.60*** 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 20.96 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 20.96 25000 - Plant And…