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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

463-24-2-737-0005

36C26024R0015 03-20-2024

Danielle Carrico 208-422-1000 x7420 04-25-2024 5:00pm MT

36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

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

X 100

X Y

561720

$22 Million

NET 30

N/A

X

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Alaska Healthcare System

1201 North Muldoon Road Anchorage AK 99504

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

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

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

Request for Proposal: Housekeeping Services for the Alaska Veteran Affairs Healthcare System (AVAHS), which includes the Muldoon Healthcare Center, the Domiciliary Facility, the Transitional Housing Apartments, the Soldotna Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), Homer CBOC and Mat-Su CBOC.

Period of Performance:

Base: 17 June 2024 - 16 June 2025 Option Year 1: 17 June 2025 - 16 June 2026 Option Year 2: 17 June 2026 - 16 June 2027 Option Year 3: 17 June 2027 - 16 June 2028 Option Year 4: 17 June 2028 - 16 June 2029

IMPORTANT! Vendors: Carefully read E.2 (Proposal Preparation) and E.12 (Evaluation). Vendors MUST submit items 1-4 and ensure signed certification under VAAR 852.219-75 is included with proposal submission.

SDVOSB set-aside: Ensure certification is complete on https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ and IAW 852.219-73.

See CONTINUATION Page

463-3640162-737-854100-2542 010056190

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Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

B.4 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4 MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

C.5 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.6 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...65

C.7 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

C.8 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

C.10 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

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

(DEVIATION)

C.11 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.12 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.13 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

C.14 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

C.15 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..73

C.16 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION - 2015-5681

D.2. WAGE DETERMINATIONS - 2015-5687

D.3. CURRENT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

ANCHORAGE AREA (REFERENCE SEPARATE ATTACHMENT)

36C26024R0015

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, SITE VISIT AND

QUESTION SUBMISSION

E.3 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.5 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.6 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.7 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.8 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.10 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.11 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

E.12 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.13 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024)

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 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

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:

[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, Contractor shall only bill for services performed.

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.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Services; Non- Personal: The Contractor shall provide Housekeeping Services for the Muldoon Clinic in accordance with the attached performance work statement for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 64,634 sq ft Offices: 77,647 sq ft Common Areas: 46,282 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 2254 sq ft Subtotal: 190,817 sq ft

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-17-2024 POP End: 06-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S201 - Housekeeping - Custodial Janitorial

0002 12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Services; Non- Personal: The Contractor shall provide Housekeeping Services for the Domiciliary in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 10,048 sq ft Office: 2,642 sq ft Common Areas: 6,415 sq ft Residential: 19,275 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 1616 sq ft Subtotal: 39,996 sq ft

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-17-2024 POP End: 06-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

0003 12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Services for Transitional Housing in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Common Areas Weekly: 1,060 sq ft

Residential Upon Vacancy: 17,240 sq ft Subtotal: 18,300 sq ft

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-17-2024 POP End: 06-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S201 - Housekeeping - Custodial Janitorial

0004 12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Services; Non- Personal: The Contractor shall provide Housekeeping Services for the Matsu CBOC in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 4,058 sq ft Offices: 2,389 sq ft Common Areas: 4,577 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 650 sq ft Subtotal: 11,674 sq ft

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-17-2024 POP End: 06-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

0005 1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Services; Non- Personal: The Contractor shall provide Annual Window Washing for the Muldoon Clinic only in accordance with the

PWS.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-17-2024 POP End: 06-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S201 - Housekeeping - Custodial Janitorial

0006 2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Services; Non- Personal: The Contractor shall provide High Dusting in accordance with the PWS.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-17-2024 POP End: 06-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S201 - Housekeeping - Custodial

0007 6.00 EA __________________ __________________

Services; Non- Personal: The Contractor shall provide Fair and Event Cleaning in accordance with the PWS.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-17-2024 POP End: 06-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S201 - Housekeeping - Custodial Janitorial

0008 12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Services; Non- Personal: The Contractor shall provide Housekeeping Services for the Homer CBOC in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 300 sq ft Offices: 100 sq ft Common Areas: 100 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 100 sq ft Subtotal: 600 sq ft

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-17-2024 POP End: 06-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

0009 12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Services for the Soldotna CBOC in accordance with the attached performance work statement for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 4,680 sq ft Offices: 2,300 sq ft Common Areas: 3,416 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service Dining Areas: 319 sq ft Subtotal: 10,715 sq ft

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-17-2024 POP End: 06-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

1001 12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Services for the Muldoon Clinic in accordance with the attached performance work statement for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 64,634 sq ft Offices: 77,647 sq ft Common Areas: 46,282 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 2254 sq ft Subtotal: 190,817 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-17-2025 POP End: 06-16-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Services for the Domiciliary in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 10,048 sq ft Office: 2,642 sq ft Common Areas: 6,415 sq ft Residential: 19,275 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 1616 sq ft Subtotal: 39,996 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-17-2025 POP End: 06-16-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for Transitional Housing in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Common Areas Weekly: 1,060 sq ft Residential Upon Vacancy: 17,240 sq ft Subtotal: 18,300 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-17-2025 POP End: 06-16-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Matsu CBOC in accordance with the PWS for the

Clinical Space: 4,058 sq ft Offices: 2,389 sq ft Common Areas: 4,577 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 650 sq ft Subtotal: 11,674 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-17-2025 POP End: 06-16-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Window Washing for the Muldoon Clinic only in accordance with the

PWS.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-17-2025 POP End: 06-16-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Services; Non- Personal: The Contractor shall provide High Dusting in accordance with the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-17-2025 POP End: 06-16-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

6.00 EA __________________ __________________

Services; Non- Personal: The Contractor shall provide Fair and Event

Cleaning in accordance with the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-17-2025 POP End: 06-16-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Homer CBOC in accordance with the PWS for the

Clinical Space: 300 sq ft Offices: 100 sq ft Common Areas: 100 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 100 sq ft Subtotal: 600 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-17-2025 POP End: 06-16-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Soldotna CBOC in accordance with the attached performance work statement for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 4,680 sq ft Offices: 2,300 sq ft Common Areas: 3,416 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service Dining Areas: 319 sq ft Subtotal: 10,715 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-17-2025 POP End: 06-16-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Muldoon Clinic in accordance with the attached performance work statement for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 64,634 sq ft Offices: 77,647 sq ft Common Areas: 46,282 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 2254 sq ft Subtotal: 190,817 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-17-2026 POP End: 06-16-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services; Non- Personal: The Contractor shall provide Housekeeping Services for the Domiciliary in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 10,048 sq ft Office: 2,642 sq ft Common Areas: 6,415 sq ft Residential: 19,275 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 1616 sq ft Subtotal: 39,996 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-17-2026 POP End: 06-16-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for Transitional Housing in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Common Areas Weekly: 1,060 sq ft Residential Upon Vacancy: 17,240 sq ft Subtotal: 18,300 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-17-2026 POP End: 06-16-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Matsu CBOC in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 4,058 sq ft Offices: 2,389 sq ft Common Areas: 4,577 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 650 sq ft Subtotal: 11,674 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-17-2026 POP End: 06-16-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services; Non- Personal: The Contractor shall provide Annual Window Washing for the Muldoon Clinic only in accordance with the

PWS.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-17-2026 POP End: 06-16-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services in accordance with the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-17-2026 POP End: 06-16-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Cleaning in accordance with the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-17-2026 POP End: 06-16-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Homer CBOC in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 300 sq ft Offices: 100 sq ft Common Areas: 100 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 100 sq ft Subtotal: 600 sq ft Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-17-2026 POP End: 06-16-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Soldotna CBOC in accordance with the attached performance work statement for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 4,680 sq ft Offices: 2,300 sq ft Common Areas: 3,416 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service Dining Areas: 319 sq ft Subtotal: 10,715 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-17-2026 POP End: 06-16-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Muldoon Clinic in accordance with the attached performance work statement for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 64,634 sq ft Offices: 77,647 sq ft Common Areas: 46,282 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 2254 sq ft Subtotal: 190,817 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-17-2027 POP End: 06-16-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Domiciliary in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 10,048 sq ft Office: 2,642 sq ft Common Areas: 6,415 sq ft Residential: 19,275 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 1616 sq ft Subtotal: 39,996 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-17-2027 POP End: 06-16-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

12.00

MO

Services for Transitional Housing in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Common Areas Weekly: 1,060 sq ft Residential Upon Vacancy: 17,240 sq ft Subtotal: 18,300 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-17-2027 POP End: 06-16-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Matsu CBOC in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 4,058 sq ft Offices: 2,389 sq ft Common Areas: 4,577 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 650 sq ft Subtotal: 11,674 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-17-2027 POP End: 06-16-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Window Washing for the Muldoon Clinic only in accordance with the

PWS.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-17-2027 POP End: 06-16-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services in accordance with the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 3

POP Begin: 06-17-2027 POP End: 06-16-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Cleaning in accordance with the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-17-2027 POP End: 06-16-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Homer CBOC in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 300 sq ft Offices: 100 sq ft Common Areas: 100 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 100 sq ft Subtotal: 600 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-17-2027 POP End: 06-16-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Soldotna CBOC in accordance with the attached performance work statement for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 4,680 sq ft Offices: 2,300 sq ft Common Areas: 3,416 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service Dining Areas: 319 sq ft Subtotal: 10,715 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-17-2027 POP End: 06-16-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Muldoon Clinic in accordance with the attached performance work statement for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 64,634 sq ft Offices: 77,647 sq ft Common Areas: 46,282 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 2254 sq ft Subtotal: 190,817 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-17-2028 POP End: 06-16-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Domiciliary in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 10,048 sq ft Office: 2,642 sq ft Common Areas: 6,415 sq ft Residential: 19,275 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 1616 sq ft Subtotal: 39,996 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-17-2028 POP End: 06-16-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for Transitional Housing in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Common Areas Weekly: 1,060 sq ft Residential Upon Vacancy: 17,240 sq ft Subtotal: 18,300 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-17-2028

POP End: 06-16-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Matsu CBOC in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 4,058 sq ft Offices: 2,389 sq ft Common Areas: 4,577 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 650 sq ft Subtotal: 11,674 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-17-2028 POP End: 06-16-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Window Washing for the Muldoon Clinic only in accordance with the

PWS.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-17-2028 POP End: 06-16-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services in accordance with the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-17-2028 POP End: 06-16-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Cleaning in accordance with the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-17-2028 POP End: 06-16-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Homer CBOC in accordance with the PWS for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 300 sq ft Offices: 100 sq ft Common Areas: 100 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service, Dining Areas: 100 sq ft Subtotal: 600 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-17-2028 POP End: 06-16-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

Services for the Soldotna CBOC in accordance with the attached performance work statement for the Veteran Affairs Alaska Healthcare System.

Clinical Space: 4,680 sq ft Offices: 2,300 sq ft Common Areas: 3,416 sq ft Bathrooms, Food Service Dining Areas: 319 sq ft Subtotal: 10,715 sq ft

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-17-2028 POP End: 06-16-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561720 - Janitorial Services

GRAND TOTAL

Base Period Total $

Option Period One (1) Total $

Option Period Two (2) Total $

Option Period Three (3) Total $

Option Period Four (4) Total $

Contract Value Grand Total $

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.1. CONTRACT TITLE: Housekeeping Services for the Alaska Veteran Affairs Healthcare

System (AVAHS), which includes the Muldoon Healthcare Center, the Domiciliary Facility, the Transitional Housing Apartments, the Soldotna Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), Homer CBOC and Mat-Su CBOC.

1.2. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel service contract to provide housekeeping services.

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management support, transportation, equipment, paper products, soap products, materials and non- personal services (other than those identified in section 1.16 Government-Furnished Property and Services) necessary to provide complete hospital housekeeping, general housekeeping, and Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) collection as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

Technical Exhibits specify housekeeping services required to curtail the spread of healthcare acquired infections and to maintain sanitary standards established for the listed facilities belonging to the AVAHS. The Contractor shall perform all required services in a sanitary, safe, and aesthetically pleasing condition.

All references to locations and functions of rooms and areas are as they will exist at contract commencement date. Such references do not necessarily indicate that these locations or functional designations will remain stable and may be changed by the Contracting Officer (CO) when necessary to adjust for mission requirements. Where specified, performance measurements and standards may be used to achieve a variety of goals, to include but not limited to, the collection of data to test the practicability of a measure or standard, to identify less than required compliance, and to collect data in support of "quality assurance."

1.4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The following locations below are where services are needed.

A) Veteran Affairs Alaska Muldoon Healthcare Center and Regional Offices: 1201 North Muldoon Road, Anchorage, AK 99504

B) Veteran Affairs Alaska Domiciliary Facility: 3001 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99504

C) Veteran Affairs Transitional Housing Apartments – Hoyt Street

• 709 Hoyt Street Anchorage, AK 99508

• Four Apartments/Two Bedrooms/Plus Common Areas

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D) Veteran Affairs Transitional Housing Apartments – 12th Street

• 932 E. 12th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99504

• Four Apartments/ Two Bedrooms/Plus Common Areas

• 944 E. 12th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99504

• Four Apartments/ Two Bedrooms/Plus Common Areas

E) Veteran Affairs Mat-Su CBOC: 865 N. Seward Meridian Parkway, Suite 105 Wasilla, AK 99654

F) Veterans Affairs – Homer CBOC: 4141 Pennock Avenue, Homer, AK 99603

G) Veterans Affairs - Soldotna CBOC: 237 West Rockwell Avenue, Soldotna, AK 99669

1.5. STAFF AND WORK SCHEDULES:

1.5.1. Key Personnel: Includes the Executive Housekeeper (EH), and Shift Leaders. Key personnel shall be available, via telephone or pager, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1.5.2. Task — Executive Housekeeper: The Contractor shall dedicate Executive

Housekeeper (EH) staffing to execute managerial and administrative oversight of the hospital housekeeping requirements throughout AVAHS. The EH shall be stationed at the Muldoon Clinic but will be required to travel to other locations identified in the PWS for site visits as necessary.

1.5.2.1. Standard — Certification Requirements: The EH shall meet or exceed the following: be a certified member of the International Executive Housekeeper's Association (IEHA) and/or a current member of the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services of the American Hospital Association, or have successfully completed a publicly-offered housekeeper's course certified by the IEHA, or have successful completion of a comparable formal Executive Housekeeper's Course emphasizing hospital disinfection and independently controlled by an in-service management training program. The EH shall comply with any industrial, State or Federal continuing education requirements. Copies of Certifications shall be made available to the Government within five (5) calendar days after award or within five (5) calendar days after a new EH has been hired (Deliverable 1).

1.5.2.2. Standard — Experience Requirements: The EH shall possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience, which includes at least of 3 years general housekeeping experience and 2 years of specific hospital housekeeping experience.

1.5.2.3. Standard — Executive Housekeeper Absence from Duty: If the EH is absent during a normal 8-hour shift, the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative shall be notified orally by the Contractor not later than two (2) hours after commencement of the designated 8-hour shift (Deliverable 2). For scheduled absences of a longer duration, the Contractor shall notify the

Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative in writing at least four

(4) calendar days before any scheduled absence. Extended absences or the ongoing use of temporary personnel resulting in inadequate managerial oversight throughout AVAHS may constitute nonperformance.

1.5.2.4. For unscheduled and scheduled absences, the Contractor shall appoint a temporary/backup EH that meets the EH qualifications. The Contractor shall provide COR notification, certifications, etc. and receive approval from COR with 15 days prior to proposed substitution (Deliverable 3). Another shift leader can act as temporary EH upon request and approval.

1.5.3. Task —Shift Leader Staffing: The Contractor shall ensure a shift leader is present for each scheduled shift of employees to execute work requirements. The shift leader(s) shall be fully capable of directing housekeeping staff to perform emergency cleaning when required. Emergencies consist of but are not limited to accidental discharge of the sprinkler system, leaking roofs, cleanup of bodily fluids and plugged toilets.

1.5.3.1. For the Muldoon Clinic only, the shift leader can also be the same individual as the EH.

1.5.3.2. Standard- Certification and Experience Requirements: Shift Leaders shall possess at least one (1) year of experience in hospital housekeeping services within the last three (3) years and meet or exceed comparable industry certifications (IEHA, etc.), training, and experience requirements to provide required service in a full-service outpatient clinic. Shift Leaders shall comply with industry, State or Federal continuing education requirements. Copies of Certifications shall be made available to the within 20 days after award (Deliverable 4).

1.5.3.3. Standard: All proposed substitutions of Shift Leaders shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at least 15 calendar days prior to the proposed substitution (Deliverable 5). All proposed substitutes shall possess qualifications at least equal to the qualifications of the person being replaced.

1.5.4. Standard: The Contractor shall provide designated key personnel who shall be immediately available within one (1) hour for the Government to consult, 24 hours per day, seven days per week for the Domilicary and available to consult while employees are on site at all other facility locations. The unavailability of key personnel to resolve contractual issues constitutes non-performance under the contract.

1.5.5. Standard: Contractor shall provide staffing consistent with all applicable housekeeping requirements in accordance with identified herein.

1.5.6. Standard: The Government reserves the right to verify and confirm all certifications and technical capability provided from EH and Shift Leaders, including: (a) name and address of the health care facility; (b) certifications or memberships and/or completed courses cited above; and (c) copies of the formal training programs considered comparable to the IEHA curriculum (if not previously furnished).

1.5.7. Standard: The Contractor agrees to assign to the contract tasks those persons whose resumes were are submitted and approved, with its proposal and who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the contract as "key personnel". No substitutions may be made except with approval from Contracting Officer.

1.5.8. Standard - Schedule and Personnel Changes: The Contractor shall submit written schedule changes to the COR at least 24 hours in advance of beginning the output (Deliverable 6).

1.5.9. Standard — Personnel Roster: The Contractor shall submit a copy of its personnel roster to the COR for all personnel working in the facility no later than 15 calendar days from the date of award (Deliverable 7). Updated personnel rosters (to include any required documentation for security/installation requirements for personnel) shall be submitted as changes occur and in sufficient lead time to allow/enable the Government to conduct required clearances prior to a new employee commencing with services. Proposed employees who have not been cleared and listed on the approved personnel roster shall not be allowed to work anywhere within AVAHS.

1.6. TRAINING:

1.6.1. Task: The Contractor shall ensure that all housekeeping employees attend the Contractor's monthly in-service training sessions on mandatory contract and AVAHS required topics. Topics and training will include hazard communication, chemical safety, bloodborne pathogens, PPE, respiratory protection, slips/trips/falls, emergency action plan, fire response and fire extinguisher use, first-aid, environmental waste management, biohazardous waste management, breaking the chain of infection, basic infection control principles, tuberculosis exposure prevention, Joint Commission standards, hospitality, patient rights, employee conduct, pest management and bedbugs, Environment of Care (EOC), cleaning and disinfection standards in healthcare settings, healthcare acquired infections, standard and transmission-based precautions, CDC standards for Cleaning and disinfection environmental surfaces in healthcare settings and CDC guideline for disinfection and sterilization in healthcare facilities. A complete list will given to the Contractor after award.

1.6.2. Standard: The Contractor shall provide training immediately for new employees, as well as monthly and annual refresher training for all employees covering all topics and areas in the orientation training program. Every twelve-month period, safety and infection prevention and control classes shall be provided. Contractor shall provide the COR with copies of employee’s certificates for eight hours of Hazardous Waste/Regulated Medical Waste training annually or as required (Deliverable 8).The Contractor shall provide training for the purpose of updating and correcting deficiencies in individual performance found as a result of the Contractor’s Quality

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Control Program (QCP), the Government’s Performance Assessment Plan (PAP), or supervisory review. The Contractor shall provide training schedules to the COR and shall ensure that all personnel attend trainings.

1.6.3. Standard: The Contractor shall provide initial orientation and continuing education documentation or certificates for all employees (including purpose of training) if and when requested by the COR (Deliverable 9). Records shall be kept by the Contractor, available for review at the request of the Government and a copy given to the COR for the contract records. Records shall indicate by name who attended, date and time, a brief overview on the subject, instructor’s name and all attendees shall "sign in." A copy of employee training files shall be consistent with the training program required for all AVAHS staff members and maintained in their CAF.

1.6.4. Standard: Orientation training covering the topics below shall be started and completed within 2 weeks prior to start of work for all employees who have never received orientation training in hospital/healthcare housekeeping. Employee(s) not previously trained in healthcare housekeeping, including infection prevention and control may not be assigned to work until this training requirement is completed.

Employees, who have had previous healthcare training, are required to complete retraining and/or specified training for AVAHS within two (2) weeks after starting work. Orientation training shall include but is not limited to the following topics:

1.6.5. Standard: A general orientation of basic bacteriological concepts, including the basics of how disease is caused, transmitted, and how it can be prevented, reduced, or contained through proper hand hygiene and hospital housekeeping methods.

1.6.6. Standard: An initial orientation as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and TJC and at least annually thereafter, on topics concerning Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.

1.6.7. Standard: Complete instruction on the proper selection, measurement, use of disinfectants, cleaning supplies, procedures for replenishing supplies and use of sustainable green cleaning products.

1.6.8. Standard: Instructions on floor-care application and maintenance to include stripping, waxing, buffing, spray buffing, dust and damp mopping.

1.6.9. Standard: Proper care and preventative maintenance of Government furnished equipment and supplies.

1.6.10. Standard: The Contractor shall be familiar with local fire prevention, safety, TJC criteria and applicable hospital and local base regulations and policies (including disaster plan and base access).

1.6.11. Standard: Familiarization shall include procedures for handling all hazardous housekeeping chemicals, storage of those chemicals and procedures for accidental exposure or ingestion (Safety Data Sheets) and use of Government forms for recording.

1.6.12. Standard: Role of housekeeping in the healthcare facility, its effect on the health and well- being of patients and proper attitude towards patients, visitors, and staff members and techniques for cleaning all "Type Service" areas.

1.6.13. Standard: Contractor shall provide 30 days notification prior to training to allow proper scheduling. AVAHS staff members selected by the COR will at times be sent to observe the Contractor's training program for adequacy.

1.7. CONTINUING EDUCATION: The Executive Housekeeper shall attend at least one (1) contract related continuing education course yearly prior to assignment anniversary date in one or more of the following areas: (a) recent developments in infection prevention and control, (b) hospital housekeeping supplies and/or equipment, and/or (c) procedures and techniques. Upon completion of the course the certification shall be presented to the COR (Deliverable 10).

1.7.1. Standard: The Contractor shall provide initial orientation and continuing education training in environmental services and AVAHS contract requirements for all employees (see section 1.6.1.).

1.7.2. Standard: The Contractor shall provide initial orientation and continuing education documentation/certificates for employees (including purpose of training) if and when requested by the COR.

1.8. UNIFORMS: The Contractor shall provide all housekeeping employees, other than the Executive Housekeeper, a standard uniform in a neutral color. Contractor is to follow guidance per the current Wage Determination incorporated.

1.8.1. Standard: Contractor employees shall wear a clean uniform each day and comply with general hygiene requirements commensurate with working in a hospital environment. Loose ties, loose shirts, loose ends, loose fitting belts and hats, shall not be permitted as part of the uniform. Sandals or open toed shoes are prohibited.

Artificial nails shall not be permitted per Infection Prevention and Control Standards.

1.8.2. Standard: All of the Contractor's employees shall wear Government provided surgical scrubs when working in Type I Service areas where scrubs are required.

1.8.3. Standard: The Contractor shall provide any Personal Protective Equipment/Clothing (PPE) and devices (i.e., rubber aprons, safety gloves, safety shoes, outdoor gear, etc.) at its expense and furnish these to Contractor employees when required to wear unless the PPE is provided by the Government via isolation cart outside patient room. The Contractor is responsible for performing medical and respirator fit testing in accordance with 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910.134). Contracted employees are required to wear higher level respiratory protection (N95 or PAPR) where exposure to airborne pathogens may occur.

Contractor employees working in the Regulated Medical Waste area shall wear fluid resistant disposable coveralls. Coveralls shall be removed prior to leaving this area when work is completed or upon being used in another area. Appropriate PPE will be required for Type II Service terminal cleaning.

1.8.4. Standard: All housekeeping personnel shall display an AVAHS PIV and name badge (personnel name and company name) as part of their uniform. The name badge must be in legible font and size that it is easily readable. This PIV and name badge shall be worn at all times and be clearly visible. This PIV remains the property of the Government and shall be returned upon contract completion or at the time an employee terminates employment. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that all Government PIV are returned to COR within 24 hours of termination.

The government reserves the right to confiscate the PIV whenever the need/situation arises. The COR and EH shall discuss the need to confiscate the badge prior to confiscating the PIV.

1.9. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Contractor employee housekeeping staff are considered Healthcare Workers (HCWs) in accordance with OSHA definition. Refer to the Vaccine/Required Testing Table for requirements and frequency. The Contractor shall be responsible for all required physical examinations at no additional cost to the Government unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.9.1. Standard: The Contractor shall require employees complete physical examination upon hire that ensures compliance with health requirements.

1.9.2. Standard: Contractor employees who have accidental percutaneous (needle stick), ocular or mucous membrane exposure to blood or other body fluids, or other injuries while working in AVAHS facilities, will report all injuries to the COR immediately (Deliverable 11). Contractor will be responsible for all medical treatment and costs.

1.9.3. Standard: Contractor personnel (assigned to work in patient treatment areas) who have been absent due to a potentially transmittable illness for a period of three (3) or more duty days shall present a statement from a physician that they are free from illness or disease before being allowed to return to duty. A copy of the physician's statement shall be submitted to the COR upon the employee's return (Deliverable 12).

1.9.4. Standard: The Contractor shall provide personnel that are free of communicable diseases, not sick or have symptoms of illness. During outbreak situations, the Contractor shall notify the COR of status of personnel.

1.9.5. Standard: Contractor staff shall have received required immunizations (screenings and vaccines) prior to beginning work at the AVAHS, or any documented Declination, and thereafter at the frequency stipulated in the table below. The Contractor shall forward current immunization records for all employees within five (5) calendar days of any Government request (Deliverable 13). Contractor shall forward Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B test results to the COR before start of work and within five calendar days of request by the COR (Deliverable 14).

Screenings Compliance Frequency

Notes

TB screening for clearance

Within 3 months of hire/IGRA or two-step testing

Proof of f/u if positive;

Repeat annual for high-risk areas

Vaccinations Compliance Frequency Notes

Hepatitis B Proof of Vaccines or titer Per BBP protocol for position

Influenza Proof of Vaccine or DON mask

Annually

MMR Proof of 2 Vaccines or titer all

Varicella Proof of Vaccine or titer all

Tdap (one time) or Td Proof of Vaccine Every 10 years

*Immunizations should be provided if employee is not immune. Per the VHA Center for Engineering and Occupational Safety and Health Update: update January 2018*

1.9.6. Standard: Special immunizations and biological testing may be administered by the AVAHS at Government expense in the event of unusual risk situations. If required by the AVAHS Infection Control Committee (ICC), the Government will provide screening of Contractor staff.

1.9.7. Standard: For any Contractor employees that have immunity, allergy or decline vaccines, a declination statement shall be signed by the Contractor employee and the Contractor shall provide any potential risks associated with declination to the Contractor employee. Contractor shall inform the COR of any executed declinations.

1.10. PERSONNEL MISCELLANEOUS:

1.10.1. Standard: Contractor employees shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English in order to effectively communicate with Government personnel.

1.11. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

1.11.1. All Contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA sensitive information or access to VA facilities. The background investigation includes the following requirements: 1) Completed documentation 2) Fingerprints 3) Completion of OPM’s NBIS (formally known as e-QIP) Questionnaire. The Contractor is required to fulfill all security requirements. The Contractor, upon completion of fingerprinting, and an initial suitability determination, may be authorized tentative access to start the performance period of the contract, but only on condition of completion of all security requirements. This requirement is applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same access.

1.11.2. Standard – Background Checks: Employee background checks, to include checks of areas of residence for the last seven years, shall be accomplished by AVAHS for all employees. Contractor shall submit an initial personnel roster to the COR within 15 calendar days of award for all personnel (name, date of birth, and social security number) proposed to provide housekeeping services (Deliverable 15).

Contractor shall also submit a final personnel roster to the COR within 45 calendar days of award of all additional personnel hired since initial personnel roster submittal (name, date of birth, and social security number) (Deliverable 16). Background checks shall first be submitted to the COR and the COR will submit it to the appointed Security reviewers for initial acceptance. Updated rosters shall be forwarded to COR as changes in personnel occur. Contractor employees shall not be permitted to work at the AVAHS until the security check has been initiated and accepted. Any subsequent reports from security checks prohibiting the Contractor’s personnel from providing services shall be brought to the immediate attention of the COR. The Contractor shall immediately remove the employee within 24 hours of COR notification. Removal of the employee shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligations to perform under the contract.

1.11.3. Standard: The Government reserves the right to require removal from the jobsite any Contractor employee who endangers persons or property (e.g., under the influence of drugs, alcohol, etc.) and whose continued presence at the AVHAS is inconsistent with the interest of facility security. Further, the Government reserves the right to refuse or permit entry on the installation of any Contractor employee who is wrongfully appropriating and/or disposing of Government property. In such cases, the Contracting Officer or his designated representative will advise the Contractor of reason for requesting an employee’s removal or withdrawing his permit to enter the facility. The Government reserves the right to confiscate any contractor employee’s ID badge. The contractor shall forward the terminated employee’s ID badge to the COR within 24 hours of any employee’s removal. Removal for such cause does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to execute requirements under the contract.

1.11.4. Standard: Contractor personnel shall observe and comply with all rules, policies, and regulations prescribed by this installation and other federal authorities concerning eating/smoking areas, fire, safety, sanitation, security and possession of firearms or other lethal weapons.

1.11.5. Standard: Contractor employees shall immediately depart the facility upon completion of their assigned shift.

1.11.6. Standard: All Contractor employees/representatives entering the Government installation shall abide by all security regulations for the installation which may be in effect during the contract period and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to ensure that no violations occur. No employee will be permitted on the installation when such checks reveal that his/her presence would be detrimental to the security of the installation.

1.12. BUILDING SECURITY:

1.12.1. Standard — Keys: The Contractor shall be provided keys (and/or access cards) or allowed access to all buildings and rooms requiring cleaning. The Government may choose to accompany Contractor personnel when in certain secured areas. Keys provided to the Contractor shall not be duplicated or removed from the premises. All keys not issued for the day shall be retained in a designated locked metal key box. In the event that a master key is lost or duplicated by a contractor’s employee, all locks and keys to that system will be replaced by the Government. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the total costs involved. The Contractor's Executive Housekeeper shall sign for all keys issued by the AVHAS Facility Manager. The Contractor shall maintain all record keeping and maintenance in accordance with security and key control regulations as set forth in applicable VA regulations.