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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

663-26-4-567-0006

36C26026Q0780 08/17/2026

Brian Millington 253-888-4914 08/26/2026

16:30 PDT

36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

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

X

$47 Million

NET 30

N/A

36C260

Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound VAHCS

1660 South Columbian Way Seattle WA 98108

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

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

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Puget Sound VAHCS requires Styrofoam recycling service service IAW the Statement of Work, and Price Cost Schedule.

The Period of Performance will be as follows.

Base Year: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027 Option Year 1: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028 Option Year 2: 09/01/2028 - 08/31/2029 Option Year 3: 09/01/2029 - 08/31/2030 Option Year 4: 09/01/2030 - 08/31/2031

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses.

Vendors shall thoroughly review the quote preparation.

requirements in Section E.2 Quote Preparation and E.8.

Deadline for questions is 08/20/2026 @ 4:30 pm Pacific.

Deadline for quote submittal is 08/26/2026 @ 4:30 pm Pacific

Email questions and quotes to brian.millington@va.gov

663-3660162-567-856700-2580 0100561Z4 x X x

Brian Millington Contracting Officer

36C26026Q0780

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 DELIVERY SCHEDULE ............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) .................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 18

C.4 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

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

(DEVIATION) .................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

C.5 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION) .................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

C.6 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION) .................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.8 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.9 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023) ........................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

E.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) ... Error! Bookmark not defined.

E.3 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) ......... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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

1998) ................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) ...... Error! Bookmark not defined.

E.6 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018) ....................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

E.7 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018) ......... Error!

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E.8 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021) .................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

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

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] In arrears after pick-up service

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

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Contract Title:

Styrofoam Recycling services at Puget Sound VA Health Care System for the Seattle Campus, American Lake Campus, and the Magnolia Campus.

2. Background:

VA Puget Sound Health Care System generates large amounts of polystyrene that is acceptable for recycling. It is ideal to keep this non-degradable, bulky waste out of the landfill.

3. Scope:

Provide pick-up recycling services for polystyrene waste on site at both Seattle and American Lake Divisions.

4. Specific Tasks:

a) Contractor shall provide polystyrene recycling pick-up services for VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, American Lake Division and Magnolia Campus.

1) Seattle Division: Weekly pick-up - Once per week for a total of 52 times per year.

2) American Lake Division: Weekly pick-up - Once per week for a total of 52 times per year.

3) Magnolia Campus - Monthly pick-up - Once per month for a total of 12 times per year.

b) More than one pick-up location may be used by the facility at each Division.

c) Contractor is responsible for self-service pick-ups for all designated pick-up locations.

All polystyrene bins will be located on loading docks or truck loading areas. Bins will be accessible (not locked) for Contractor to access anytime for pick up during normal duty hours.

d) Contractor must notify VA Puget Sound POC if there is an excess amount of nonrecyclable items which result in no or limited emptying of the polystyrene waste bin.

e) Contractor shall provide verifiable recycling information upon request.

5. Performance Monitoring:

VA Puget Sound POC will monitor polystyrene bins to confirm pick-ups were conducted.

6. Security Requirements:

The Contractor employees shall not have access to VA sensitive or computer information and will not require routine access to VA Facilities. The Contractor employees shall require intermittent access only and will be escorted by VA employees while at VA Facilities. No background investigation is required. A flash badge shall be obtained from the VA Facility Human Resource office. The flash badge will be worn while the Contractor employee(s) is on-site and will be returned to the HR o�ice, upon completion of that job.

7. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI):

The Government shall furnish the collection bins; however, it is understood the vendor also provides cardboard bins upon request that may be available upon request.

8. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations:

None

9. Risk Control:

Trucks shall take care when on-site. The Seattle Division loading is in a cramped area.

10. Place of Performance:

All work under this contract is to be performed at the following locations:

• Seattle Division 1600 S. Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98101

• American Lake Division 9600 Veterans Drive Tacoma, WA 98498

• Magnolia Campus 4570 Texas Way Seattle, WA 98199

11. Delivery Schedule:

Invoices shall be submitted monthly in the arrears after service.

12. Normal Work Hours:

Puget Sound VAHCS normal business hours of operation are 0730-1600 hrs. The Contractor may find it necessary to deviate from the normal business hours of operation, to ensure timely completion of work under this PWS at no additional cost to the government. The service schedule will be developed between the contractor and COR prior to any service being performed.

Recognized Federal Holidays: If these holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day post the holiday observance.

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

13. Invoicing:

VA published the final rule requiring vendors to submit invoices electronically to the Financial Services Center (FSC) in the November 27, 2012 Federal Register. The rule became effective December 27, 2012. The rule includes a new contract clause to be inserted in all solicitations and contracts by the contracting officer (VAAR 852.232-72).

Vendors can comply with the rule by using either of the two methods below:

The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. For information on Tungsten Network electronic invoicing set-up, vendors should call 1-877-489-6135, or email VA.Registration@Tungsten- Network.com.

Vendors are required to register with Tungsten Network and submit invoices electronically as a condition of acceptance of this contract or order.

For questions, please refer to: http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-a�airs/ Submittal of invoices are to be through http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/ If the company elects a Web Form Account:

Step 1: They do not require a “Registration Key” unless provided to them directly through email.

Step 5: Their Companies Tax Payer ID Number (TIN) is Required for VA-FSC.

Step 6: Remittance Address Details are Required to Transact to VA-FSC. Please use:

Department of Veterans Aairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 Step 8: The Department of Veterans Aairs Tungsten Number is: AAA544240062 The current account and transaction fees associated with the Tungsten services are paid by the VA-FSC. Free transaction code (s) are not required.

2. A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) format established by the Accredited Standards Center. For FSC e-Invoicing information, please call 1-877- 353-9791 or email vafsccshd@va.gov.

FSC and VA’s O�ice of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction (OALC) will assist existing commercial vendors in migrating to the electronic process. Until the transition to electronic format is complete, FSC will continue to process paper invoices for commercial vendors.

The FSC’s electronic invoicing system provides a variety of flexible solutions for all vendor types, including small businesses and does not require any vendor transaction fees. More information on the FSC electronic invoicing process can be found at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

14. Privacy Officer Language for Statement of Work (SOW).

Information made available to the contractor or subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor/subcontractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA. This clause expressly limits the contractor/subcontractor's rights to use data as described in Rights in Data- General, FAR 52.227-14(d) (1).VA information should not be co-mingled, if possible, with any other data on the contractors/subcontractor’s information systems or media storage systems in order to ensure VA requirements related to data protection and media sanitization can be met. If co-mingling must be allowed to meet the requirements of the business need, the contractor must ensure that VA’s information is returned to the VA or destroyed in accordance with VA’s sanitization requirements. VA reserves the right to conduct on-site inspections of contractor and subcontractor IT resources to ensure data security controls, separation of data and job duties, and destruction/media sanitization procedures are following VA directive requirements. Prior to termination or completion of this contract, the contractor/subcontractor must not destroy information received from VA, or gathered/created by the contractor while performing this contract without prior written approval by the VA. Any data destruction done on behalf of VA by a contractor/subcontractor must be done in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements as outlined in VA Directive 6300, Records and Information Management and its Handbook 6300.1 Records Management Procedures, applicable VA Records Control Schedules, and VA Handbook 6500.1, Electronic Media Sanitization. Self-certification by the contractor that the data destruction requirements above have been met must be sent to the VA Contracting Officer within 30 days of termination of the contract. The contractor/subcontractor must receive, gather, store, back up, maintain, use, disclose and dispose of VA information only in compliance with the terms of the contract and applicable Federal and VA information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies. If Federal or VA information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies become applicable to the VA information or information systems after execution of the contract, or if NIST issues or updates applicable FIPS or Special Publications (SP) after execution of this contract, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith to implement the information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies in this contract.

15. Records Management Language for Contracts Required:

The following standard items relate to records generated in executing the contract and should be included in a typical Electronic Information Systems (EIS) procurement contract: Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

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

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

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

Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any delivery that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act. Contractors should not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.]. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting O�icer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records are subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules. Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (subcontractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

52.00 WK __________________ __________________

The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the Seattle Campus once per week IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the American Lake Campus once a month IAW the Statement of Work Contract Period: Base

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the Magnolia Campus once a month IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base

25.00 EA __________________ __________________

Sorting Fee for Non-EPS Foam items. The Contractor shall bill an additional fee for items not being sorted properly. The Contractor shall notify the POC prior to billing for this additional fee. This fee is on an as needed basis only Contract Period: Base personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the Seattle Campus once per week IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the American Lake Campus once a month IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-01-2027 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the Magnolia Campus once a month IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 1 additional fee for items not being sorted properly. The Contractor shall notify the POC prior to billing for this additional fee. This fee is on an as needed basis only.

Contract Period: Option 1 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the Seattle Campus once per week IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the American Lake Campus once a month IAW the Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 2 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the Magnolia Campus once a month IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 2 additional fee for items not being sorted properly. The Contractor shall notify the POC prior to billing for this additional fee. This fee is on an as needed basis only.

Contract Period: Option 2 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam

Recycling pick-up and removal at the Seattle Campus once per week IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2029 POP End: 08-31-2030 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the American Lake Campus once a month IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2029 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the Magnolia Campus once a month IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 3 additional fee for items not being sorted properly. The Contractor shall notify the POC prior to billing for this additional fee. This fee is on an as needed basis only.

Contract Period: Option 3 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the Seattle Campus once per week IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2030 POP End: 08-31-2031 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the American Lake Campus once a month IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 4 personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for Styrofoam Recycling pick-up and removal at the Magnolia Campus once a month IAW the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 4

POP Begin: 09-01-2030 additional fee for items not being sorted properly. The Contractor shall notify the POC prior to billing for this additional fee. This fee is on an as needed basis only.

Contract Period: Option 4

GRAND TOTAL

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE COST

Base Year

Option Year One (1)

Option Year Two (2)

Option Year Three (3)

Option Year Three (4)

BASE PLUS 4 CONTRACT GRAND TOTAL

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION OCT 2025)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act ( 31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest.(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices, at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This clause does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(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 prior to the end of the contract; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend 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 852.232-72 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.

C.5 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.

C.6 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/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS

(DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS OCT 2019

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.: 2015-5535 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 28 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 5/13/2026

State: Washington

Area: Washington Counties of King and Snohomish

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 22.36 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 25.09 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 28.07 01020 - Administrative Assistant 39.00 01035 - Court Reporter 30.10 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 20.05 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 21.88 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 24.56 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 20.28 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 22.13 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 28.38 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 21.80 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 21.80 01111 - General Clerk I 21.05 01112 - General Clerk II 22.98 01113 - General Clerk III 25.79 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 28.26 01141 - Messenger Courier 22.07 01191 - Order Clerk I 21.50

01192 - Order Clerk II 23.46 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 22.93 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 25.65 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 28.60 01270 - Production Control Clerk 33.14 01290 - Rental Clerk 23.34 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 24.46 01311 - Secretary I 24.46 01312 - Secretary II 27.36 01313 - Secretary III 30.50 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 25.37 01410 - Supply Technician 39.00 01420 - Survey Worker 25.51 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 21.78 01531 - Travel Clerk I 25.34 01532 - Travel Clerk II 28.45 01533 - Travel Clerk III 31.82 01611 - Word Processor I 20.58 01612 - Word Processor II 23.10 01613 - Word Processor III 25.84

05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 28.82 05010 - Automotive Electrician 28.09 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 26.89 05070 - Automotive Worker 26.89 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 24.00 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 29.06 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 26.89 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 29.06 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 22.56 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 25.46 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 26.89 05310 - Painter, Automotive 28.09 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 26.89 05370 - Tire Repairer 21.31 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 29.06

07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 21.72 07041 - Cook I 24.18 07042 - Cook II 27.10 07070 - Dishwasher 18.98 07130 - Food Service Worker 20.23 07210 - Meat Cutter 27.82 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 22.11

09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 28.64 09040 - Furniture Handler 17.88 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 22.58 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 19.16 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 20.52 09130 - Upholsterer 27.63

11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 20.47 11060 - Elevator Operator 21.41 11090 - Gardener 28.16 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 21.55 11150 - Janitor 21.55 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 23.07 11240 - Maid or Houseman 20.61 11260 - Pruner 21.35 11270 - Tractor Operator 26.47 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 23.07 11360 - Window Cleaner 23.28

12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 30.49 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 34.72 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 36.54 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 35.69 12020 - Dental Assistant 29.27 12025 - Dental Hygienist 63.41 12030 - EKG Technician 40.38 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 40.38 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 30.49 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 31.04 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 34.72 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 38.69 12100 - Medical Assistant 28.29 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 35.33 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 29.14 12190 - Medical Record Technician 32.59 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 22.98 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 61.80 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 17.61 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 19.80 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 21.60 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 24.23 12235 - Optical Dispenser 26.47 12236 - Optical Technician 24.24 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 28.83 12280 - Phlebotomist 24.13 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 47.85 12311 - Registered Nurse I 32.13 12312 - Registered Nurse II 39.29 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 39.29 12314 - Registered Nurse III 47.54 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 47.54 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 57.00 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 43.00 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 31.39

13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 24.86 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 30.79 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 37.66 13041 - Illustrator I 27.11 13042 - Illustrator II 33.60 13043 - Illustrator III 41.08 13047 - Librarian 48.47 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 22.13 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems Administrator 43.76 13058 - Library Technician 29.25 13061 - Media Specialist I 31.59 13062 - Media Specialist II 35.33 13063 - Media Specialist III 39.38 13071 - Photographer I 21.46 13072 - Photographer II 24.00 13073 -…