S02 - 36C26126Q0754_1 Pharmacy Certification.pdf

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

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

SEE ADDENDUM

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

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

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

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

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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

570-27-1-141-0003

36C26126Q0754 08-28-2026

Cynthia Diezel cynthia.diezel@va.gov 916-923-4567 09-11-2026

10AM PDT

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

X

541380

$19 Million

N/A

Reference the Performance Work Statement

612MCP

FMS VA-9(101) Financial Services Center

PO Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

Contractor shall provide Pharmacy United States Pharmacopia

(USP) 795, 797 and 800 Certification Testing for the VA

Central California Healthcare System in accordance with the

Performance Work Statement and conditions herein.

Period of Performance: 02/05/2027 - 02/04/2032

Base Year: 02/05/2027 - 02/04/2028

Option Year 1: 02/05/2028 - 02/04/2029

Option Year 2: 02/05/2029 - 02/04/2030

Option Year 3: 02/05/2030 - 02/04/2031

Option Year 4: 02/05/2031 - 02/04/2032

WD 2015-5609

See CONTINUATION Page

570-3670162-141-855100-2543 010050192

Cynthia Diezel

Contracting Officer

36C26126Q0754

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 (PWS)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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)

C.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.6 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C.7 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (DEVIATION)

(MAR 2026)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998)

E.2 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2025)

(DEVIATION)

E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.4 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

E.5 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C261

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 in arrears

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: Invoices will be electronically submitted to the Tungsten website at http://www.tungstennetwork.com/uk/en/ Tungsten direct vendor support number is 877-

489-6135 for VA contracts. The VA-FSC pays all associated transaction fees for VA orders. During

Implementation (technical set-up) Tungsten will confirm your Tax Payer ID Number with the VA-

FSC. This process can take up to 5 business days to complete to ensure your invoice is automatically routed to your Certifying Official for approval and payment. In order to successfully submit an invoice to VA-FSC please review “How to Create an Invoice” within the how to guides. All invoices submitted through Tungsten to the VA-FSC should mirror your current submission of Invoice, with the following items required. Clarification of additional requirements should be confirmed with your

Certifying Official (your CO or buyer). The VA-FSC requires specific information in compliance with the Prompt Pay Act and Business Requirements. For additional information, please contact:

Tungsten Support

Phone: 1-877-489-6135

Website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/uk/en/

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center

Phone: 1-877-353-9791 Email: vafscched@va.gov

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the

Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

mailto:vafscched@va.gov

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4.00 EA __________________ __________________

Building 1: TAF - Test (Airflow and Leak Test)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Building 1: Pharmacy - Particle Count

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing,

3.00 EA __________________ __________________

Building 1: Room Air Exchange Rates and Room Differential

Pressure Readings Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 1: Laminar Flow Unit - Test

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 1: Laminar Flow Unit - Particle Count

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing,

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Building 1: Formal Document: Report

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing,

14.00 EA __________________ __________________

Building 1: Viable Sampling, Airborne; with ID

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 1: Viable Sampling, Surface; with ID

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 1: Laminar Flow Unit - Airflow Visualization Study (Video)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 1/24: Class I Single Pass - Test Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 24: Biological Safety Cabinet (A2)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 24: Laminar Flow Unit - Particle Count

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 24: Biological Safety Cabinet Airflow Study (Video)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 24:Laminar Flow Unit - Test

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 24: Biosafety Cabinet - Particle Count

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing,

7.00 EA __________________ __________________

Building 24: Termanial Air Filter (TAF) Test

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 24: Pharmacy - Particle Count

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 24: Room Air Exchange Rates and Room Differential

Pressure Readings Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 24: Formal Document: Report

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing,

15.00 EA __________________ __________________

Building 24: Viable Sampling, Airborne; with ID

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing,

20.00 EA __________________ __________________

Building 24: Viable Sampling, Surface; with ID

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 24: Laminar Flow Unit - Airflow Visualization Study (Video)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-05-2027 POP End: 02-04-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Pressure Readings Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 1/24: Class I Single Pass - Test

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Pressure Readings Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029

Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-05-2028 POP End: 02-04-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Pressure Readings Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2

POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 1: Laminar Flow Unit - Airflow Visualization Study (Video) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Pressure Readings Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-05-2029 POP End: 02-04-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Pressure Readings Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Pressure Readings Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031

Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-05-2030 POP End: 02-04-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Pressure Readings Contract Period: Option 4

POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Building 1: Viable Sampling, Surface; with ID Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and

Pressure Readings Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-05-2031 POP End: 02-04-2032

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H966 - Other Quality Control, Testing, GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Pharmacy USP 797 & 800 Certification Testing

VA Central California Health Care System

1. BACKGROUND: The VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS), Fresno VA

Medical Center requires semi-annual certification testing to be performed by a Controlled

Environment Testing Association (CETA) certified technician in compliance with United

States Pharmacopeia USP<795>, USP<797>, USP<800>, International Organization for

Standardization (ISO), and VHA Directive for sterile compounding clean rooms.

The VA Central California Healthcare System is requesting a base year contract with up to four (4) option years to be included for this service.

2. SCOPE OF WORK: The awarded vendor must provide CETA certified technician(s) to complete the facility’s clean room testing semi-annually, not to exceed 180 days between test dates. Currently, the active compounding suites are tested in August and February.

2.1. The vendor shall adhere to the most current version of the reference codes as applicable to the clean suite being certified.

2.1.1. USP<795>

2.1.2. USP<797>

2.1.3. USP<800>

2.1.4. International Organization for Standardization (ISO): ISO 14644

2.1.5. The Joint Commission for Healthcare Accreditation

2.1.6. VHA Directive 1108.12 Management and Monitoring of Pharmaceutical

Compounded Sterile Preparations

2.1.7. VHA Directive 1108.06 Inpatient Pharmacy

2.2. <USP>797 & 800 compliance testing of the facility Sterile Compounding Suites shall be performed.

2.2.1. Building 1: The suite consists of four rooms: a Hazardous Drug Room, which contains a biological safety cabinet, a Non-Hazardous Drug Room which contains two laminar flow clean benches, and one Ante Room, and an adjacent Hazardous Storage Room. The Hazardous Drug Room is out of service and is not to be included in the testing requirements.

2.2.2. Building 24: The suite consists of 5 rooms: a Hazardous Drug Room, which contains two biological safety cabinets, a Non-Hazardous Drug Room which contains two laminar flow clean benches, one Ante Room, one Entry Room and one Hazardous Storage Room.

2.3. Comprehensive testing in accordance with <USP797>, <USP800>, and CETA

Application Guides (CAGs) shall be implemented for all rooms, equipment and appetences therein. The following are minimum requirements, however CETA

Application Guides (CAGs) shall govern the testing if more restrictive or comprehensive than the elements described below.

2.3.1. Airflow volume and velocity measurements of ceiling High-Efficiency

Particulate Air (HEPA) Terminal Air Filters (TAFs) to ensure both unidirectional and non-unidirectional flow areas are properly balanced, and unidirectional zones are maintaining proper air patterns.

2.3.2. HEPA filter integrity leak testing of HEPA TAFs.

2.3.3. Certification testing of (2) Biological Safety Cabinets. To include nonviable particle counts.

2.3.4. Airflow visualization studies to determine the path(s) of the air flowing in and around the biological safety cabinets and the Laminar Flow Clean Benches.

A video log must be provided to the agency to have smoke studies on record.

2.3.5. Certification testing of (4) Laminar Flow Units (Clean Benches). To include nonviable particle counts.

2.3.6. Particulate counting of cleanroom(s): Non-HD Rooms, HD Room, and Ante

Rooms.

2.3.7. Differential pressure measurements for all rooms.

2.3.8. Determine the room air exchange rate (ACH), to confirm a proper ventilation rate is achieved.

2.3.9. Testing of Pass-through boxes (Single Pass Boxes).

2.3.10. Viable particle sampling: airborne and surface. To include count and identification to the genus level. TSA media dual incubated for bacterial and fungal growth detection, colony identification on samples that show growth.

2.4. Note: This facility is not subject to local or State requirements. Vendor will assure compliance with Federal requirements only.

2.5. Stickers indicating the condition, at the time of the testing, and indicating a pass or fail determination, shall be applied to all rooms and equipment prior to the technician departing the Fresno VA facility on the day of field testing. A preliminary report of findings should be provided digitally, via e-mail, to the contracting officer’s representative within 24-hours of the completion of the semi-annual service visit. An official/final report will be required to be provided to the contracting officer’s representative (COR) within 30 days of completed service. The official/final report shall be sent digitally.

2.6. Modifications to room configurations or equipment configurations or failed tests may prompt the need for out- of-cycle certification testing. Supplemental testing may be incorporated through contract modification issued by the Contracting Officer when required by the government.

3. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS:

3.1. Contractor technicians assigned to certification testing at the Fresno VA must be

CETA Certified. There must be a minimum of 3 CETA certified staff members on staff.

3.2. Contractor must be located with- 250-mile geographical radius of the Fresno VA and be able to dispatch a certified technician to arrive at the Fresno VA within the same business day.

3.3. Contractor personnel performing service on this contract shall have all required certifications and/or licenses per requirements. The Contractor shall maintain certifications, training records of each employee and/or laboratory testing agencies performing services under this contract. The Contractor shall make all updates to certification or records for individuals and/or laboratory testing agencies available for review by the VA. The contractor shall provide a copy of the certification records and photocopy of the employee’s identification when requested by the VA.

3.4. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that only properly trained and competent persons perform testing at the Fresno VA. Evidence of training shall be supplied to the

VA prior to the start of work and if/when new individuals are added by the contractor to perform on this contract.

4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Fresno VA Medical Center - 2615 E. Clinton Ave. Fresno, CA

93703

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of Performance is for (1) year with (4) one-year options.

5.1. Base Period: February 5, 2027, to February 4, 2028

5.2. Option Year 1: February 5, 2028, to February 4, 2029

5.3. Option Year 2: February 5, 2029, to February 4, 2030

5.4. Option Year 3: February 5, 2030, to February 4, 2031

5.5. Option Year 4: February 5, 2031, to February 4, 2032

6. HOLIDAYS:

6.1. Legal holidays recognized by the Federal Government in accordance with 5 U.S.C.

6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 or any other by the President of the United States to be a national holiday, the following national holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract is defined as “Legal Federal, official holidays” as follows:

6.1.1. Recognized Holidays

New Year’s Day January 1

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Third Monday in January

President’s Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veteran’s Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25

6.1.2. Hours of Operation. The hospital operates 24 hours a day, however business hours will be defined as 7:00 am to 5:00 pm from Monday through Friday except for federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies administrative closing.

7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

7.1. Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all building floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, ceilings, furniture, light fixtures and equipment in that may be subjected to damage while performing this contract. Contractor shall replace all damaged items with exact matching item or a like item at the VACCHCS discretion.

7.2. Work site shall be left free and clean of all debris after completion of work. Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of all VACCHCS employees, patients and visitors while performing contracted work, including slipping and tripping hazards.

8. GENERAL INFORMATION:

8.1. Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the work. The name of this person, and an alternate(s) who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to this contract.

8.2. The contractor shall keep its employees trained and always certified during contract period. The contractor shall ensure all employee certifications are submitted to CO and

COR for proper recording of training. VA has the right to inspect and request verification of licenses and certificates of during the contract period. Contractor shall update list of any changes with personnel or certificates/license and submit to COR and CO.

8.3. Removal of Contractor’s Employees. The contractor shall utilize only experienced, responsible, and capable employees in the performance of this contract. The CO may require that the contractor remove from the Government job any employee that endangers persons, property, environment, EEO policy, Hostile work environment, or federal workplace policy or violates the standards noted in this PWS.

8.4. Government Furnish Equipment. This PWS does not have any government furnish equipment. Contractor shall not use any government own equipment, material, supplies, or tools. Contractor shall furnish all requirements.

9. RECORDS: The contractor shall be responsible for creating, maintaining government required records that are specifically cited in this PWS or required by the Federal, State, and

Local law and authorities. The contractor shall provide the original records or a reproducible copy of any such record upon request from the government at no additional cost. The cost of reproductions and delivery shall be the contractor’s responsibility. Only VACCHCS engineering department, COR, or CO shall have the authority to approve request and receive records. Contractor shall safeguard all information. Contractor shall inform CO and

COR of any request made, which CO or COR will authorize or disapprove. Additionally, the following standard items relate to records generated in executing the contract:

9.1. 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.

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

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

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

9.4. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act

9.5. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government

Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

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

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

9.8. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the

Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

9.9. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the

Contracting Officer. The Agency and its Contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation.

Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

9.10. 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 Subcontractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

10. SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK:

10.1. The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to (1) conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials; (2) the availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads; (3) uncertainties of weather, or similar physical conditions at the site; (4) the conformation and condition of the ground; and (5) the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance. The Contractor also acknowledges that it has satisfied itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, as well as from any documents made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relive the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the

Government.

10.2. The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.

11. QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM: The Contractor shall coordinate, report, and ensure the timely completion of the work specified in this PWS. This encompasses the planning, coordination, technical direction, and surveillance of all activities necessary to execute all work. The contractor shall submit their Quality Control plan digitally in PDF within 10 days of contract award date. The COR will review the document and note any needed clarifications and return to the Contractor for revisions, if necessary. A VA approved QAQC Plan shall be in place within 30 days of the contract start date.

11.1. The contractor shall provide the overall management effort required to integrate technical and programmatic functions.

11.2. The contractor shall ensure the technical excellence, cost effectiveness, and timeliness of all required work deliverable products.

11.3. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure service is performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he/she assures that his/her work complies with the requirements of the contract. The overall goal of the program should be to identify and correct any problems that may exist before they are identified by or reported to the COR. The Government has the right to review and ask for corrections, additional items, and updates during the contract period.

12. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEYLANCE PLAN:

The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and PWS. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. Failure to meet the standards of this performance work statement my result in repeated certification testing at no cost to the government. Failure to provide services in accordance with this contract could also result in termination of the contract for cause and/or adversely impact the Contractor’s ability to be selected for future contracts as documented. Government verification inspections of services shall not constitute acceptance nor replace the contractor inspection or in any way relieve the contractor of any responsibility to take all actions necessary to assure highest quality of service rendered. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is included in

Attachment 1.

13. CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE:

13.1. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will be appointed by the Contracting

Officer who will provide technical guidance and clarifications to the Contractor. It shall be noted that interpretation of contractual terms and/or financial matters is the responsibility of the Contracting Officer.

13.2. The COR will monitor the Contractors’ performance to ensure that services and the standards of performance are met in accordance with this Performance Work

Statement and the QAQC Plan. In accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (a)

“Inspection/Acceptance” the Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of non-conforming supplies or re-work of non-conforming services at no additional cost to the Government

14. STANDARD OF CONDUT: Contractor, subcontractors, and contractor’s personnel must adhere to the contract and shall conduct themselves according to VA conduct standards.

14.1. Neglect of Duties. Contractor, subcontractors, and personnel neglect of duties shall not be condoned. This shall include but not limited to sleeping on duty, unreasonable delay or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours, and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the work site security. This can result in the termination of the contract or removal of the employee(s), which will be the decision the VA. The CO shall inform the contractor in writing of actions.

14.2. Disorderly Conduct. The use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by works, actions, or fighting shall not be condoned. Also included is participation in disruptive activates which interfere with normal and efficient of government operations.

This can result in the termination of the contract or removal of the employee(s), which will be the decision the VA. The CO shall inform the contractor in writing of actions.

14.3. Driving. Contractor and Contractor’s employees shall obey all speed limits and traffic signs. Disobeying traffic regulation could result in court citations, which include monetary fines. Continued violations could result in being restricted from driving on VA facilities.

14.4. Parking. Contractor vehicles will be parked only in lots or areas designated by the

COR, if available. The Government will not be liable for any lost, stolen, or damage vehicles or items. Contractor shall obey all distances from critical areas which are deemed by the VA or code. Continued violations could result in being restricted from driving on VA facilities.

14.5. Smoking. Smoking is prohibited on VA property. Smoking on VA property could result in citations, which include monetary fines. Continued violations could result in removal from VA facilities.

14.6. Intoxicants. The Contractor shall…