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DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. DUNS: DUNS+4:

PHONE: FAX:

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

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

SEE ADDENDUM

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

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

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

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 36

664-18-2-5026-0092

36C26218R0256 02-02-2018

Soledad De La Torre (562)766-2313 02-16-2018

10:00AM PDT

36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

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561210

$38.5 Million

N/A

Department of Veterans Affairs VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) VA San Diego Oceanside Clinic 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego CA 92161

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

Contractor shall bill in arrears to:

Tungsten Network http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/

Semi-Annual Interior/Exterior Window, Metal Panel and Screen Cleaning Services. VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) and VA San Diego Oceanside Clinic.

Set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business This is a request for proposal (RFP). All offers shall be submitted no later than 2/16/2018, 10:00AM PDT All offers shall be submitted (PDF Files Only) via email to Contract Specialist, Soledad De La Torre, at Soledad.Delatorre@VA.GOV

This is a Firm Fixed Price Contract, submit pricing on B.3 Price/Cost Schedule

Period of Performance:

Base Year: February 22, 2018 to February 21, 2019 Option 1: February 22, 2019 to February 21, 2020 Option 2: February 22, 2020 to February 21, 2021 Option 3: February 22, 2021 to February 21, 2022 Option 4: February 22, 2022 to February 21, 2023

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Sandra L. Fusco Branch Chief, Service II

36C26218R0256

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

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E.2 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

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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: Department of Veterans Affairs Soledad De La Torre, Contract Specialist VISN 22 Network Contracting Office 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

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

[X] 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly [ ]

b. Semi-Annually [ ]

c. Other [X] MONTHLY

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

Contractor shall bill in arrears to:

Tungsten Network

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

6. DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER: In accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (j), please provide the Dun and Bradstreet Number assigned to your firm in the space provided below:

DUNS# ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ ____

B.2 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS--MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

The contractor shall furnish a firm fixed price proposal for all labor and materials in order to provide window washing services two (2) times a year for the VA San Diego Healthcare System and VA San Diego Oceanside Clinic.

Base Year February 22, 2018 thru February 21, 2019 VA San Diego Healthcare System and VA San Diego Oceanside Clinic

Description of Services Qty. Unit Unit Cost Total Cost

1. Building 1 – All Interior and Exterior windows and ledge cleaning, metal panel cleaning, screen cleaning and walkway cleaning services.

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2. Building 11 –All Interior and Exterior windows cleaning and walkway cleaning services

3. Building 27 – All Interior and Exterior windows

4. Oceanside Clinic – All Interior and Exterior windows and ledge cleaning, metal panel cleaning, screen cleaning and walkway cleaning services.

Estimated Base Year One Total: $____________

Option 1 February 22, 2019 thru February 21, 2020

Description of Services Qty. Unit Unit Cost Total Cost

1. Building 1 – All Interior and Exterior windows

Estimated Option Year One Total: $____________

Option 2 February 22, 2020 thru February 21, 2021 VA San Diego Healthcare System and VA San Diego Oceanside Clinic

Description of Services Qty. Unit Unit Cost Total Cost

1. Building 1 – All Interior and Exterior windows

Estimated Option Year Two Total: $____________

Option 3 February 22, 2021 thru February 21, 2022

Description of Services Qty. Unit Unit Cost Total Cost

1. Building 1 – All Interior and Exterior windows

Estimated Option Year Three Total: $____________

Option 4 February 22, 2022 thru February 21, 2023 VA Diego Healthcare System and VA San Diego Oceanside Clinic

Description of Services Qty. Unit Unit Cost Total Cost

1. Building 1 – All Interior and Exterior windows

Estimated Option Year Four Total: $____________

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Description of Services Total Cost BASE YEAR: February 22, 2018 to February 21, 2019 $ OPTION 1: February 22, 2019 to February 21, 2020 $ OPTION 2: February 22, 2020 to February 21, 2021 $ OPTION 3: February 22, 2021 to February 21, 2022 $ OPTION 4: February 22, 2022 to February 21, 2023 $

TOTAL BASE YEAR + FOUR OPTION YEARS: $

B.4 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

SITE VISIT

The Contractor Site Visit will be held on 02/13/2018 10:00 AM PDT at VA San Diego Healthcare System. The intent of the on-site visit is to give all interested Contractors an opportunity to be fully cognizant with the VA San Diego Healthcare System and VA San Diego Oceanside Clinic facilities where the window washing services will be provided and the scope of work required. All Contractors shall RSVP for the site visit with Contract Specialist, Soledad De La Torre via email at Soledad.Delatorre@va.gov.

Note: Contractor shall be responsible for all cost and travel expenses associated with the on-site visit. Failure to conduct on-site inspection or walk-through of the participating VA facilities shall not release the Contractor from complying with the terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements of the resulting contract.

B.5 INQUIRIES

1. All inquiries or comments related to this transaction shall be submitted to Contract Specialist, Soledad De La Torre via email at Soledad.Delatorre@va.gov

2. Contractors shall not contact the end user directly.

3. All Proposals shall be submitted via email before 02/16/2018 10:00 AM PDT.

4. All Questions shall be submitted before 02/14/2018 10:00 AM PDT via email at

Soledad.Delatorre@va.gov.

B.6 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

No service shall be provided without the approval of the Contracting Officers Representative

(COR).

The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the Contracting Officer or COR acting within the limits of his/her authority.

B.7 STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary and appropriate labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and supplies to provide semi-annual (twice per year) interior and exterior window, skylight and surface cleaning for the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) and VA San Diego Oceanside Clinic.

The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning the following windows, skylights and surfaces cleaning as well as cleaning window ledges, west entrance, east entrance, MRI Building, Canteen, and Patio Skylights, patient dining rooms, patient dining room skylights, main building 1-6 floors, SCI building entrance, SCI Solarium between main building, SCI Skylights, SCI Building Exterior surface cleaning, 2nd floor smoking shelter, Main Building exterior surface cleaning, exterior mailto:lee.tanner@va.gov mailto:lee.tanner@va.gov mailto:Soledad.Delatorre@va.gov windows of the Admin Building #27. Estimated number of windows 2800 of various sizes throughout the Medical Center including the Admin Building located at the VA San Diego Healthcare System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 and for VA San Diego Oceanside Clinic located at 1300 Rancho del Oro Rd. Oceanside, Ca. 92056.

The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning the following windows, skylights and surfaces:

Building 1- this is a six (6) story building, including atrium. There are no roof anchors on this building.

Exterior has no access or walkways; therefore, contractor will need to utilize a man-lift scissor to reach the exterior windows for this building.

Building 11- this is a two (2) story building. There are no roof anchors on this building. Exterior has no access or walkways; therefore, contractor will need to utilize a man-lift scissor to reach the exterior windows for this building.

Building 27- this is a three (3) story building. There are no roof anchors on this building. Exterior has no access or walkways; therefore, contractor will need to utilize a man-lift scissor to reach the exterior windows for this building.

Oceanside Clinic- this is a two (2) story building. There are no roof anchors on this building. Exterior has no access or walkways; therefore, contractor will need to utilize a man-lift scissor to reach the exterior windows for this building.

Period of Performance:

Base Year: February 22, 2018 to February 21, 2019

Option Year 1: February 22, 2019 to February 21, 2020 Option Year 2: February 22, 2020 to February 21, 2021 Option Year 3: February 22, 2021 to February 21, 2022 Option Year 4: February 22, 2022 to February 21, 2023

B.8 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

All cleaning tasks shall be accomplished to meet the standards listed below:

a) The Contractor shall remove all residual tar, gum, paint, waterproofing compounds, dirt and soil of other substances, which may be found. Screens and safety bars shall be removed for cleaning, replaced and securely fastened.

b) All Contractor material and equipment shall be removed from the facility or stored and secured properly at the end of the workday.

c) The Contractor shall use equipment for the purpose it was intended for and in accordance with all OSHA regulations and safety standards.

d) Contractor shall furnish Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on all chemicals to the COR prior to commencement of work.

e) The Contractor shall place signs designating work areas to warn others of work in progress, as well as to protect persons, property and equipment.

f) The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the COR to prevent conflicts with the treatment of patients and the functioning of the facility.

g) The Contractor shall comply with all appropriate regulations and guidelines of the JCAHO, OSHA, and any other pertinent Federal, State, and local references.

h) Contractor shall conform to Cal-OSHA ruling, Article 5, §3286When using a

Controlled Descent Apparatus (CDA), for window cleaning applications, its design, use and maintenance.

B.9 SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

The Contractor shall provide all cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the cleaning services of this contract, except for those noted within this SOW. All cleaning materials and supplies shall be provided in their original containers with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) immediately accessible to the user(s).

1. The Contractor shall provide environmentally preferable products (soap, chemical, etc.)

and is required to provide a MSDS for all potentially hazardous agents used within the facility to ensure the safety of the occupants and employees.

2. The equipment shall have bumpers and guards to prevent marking, scratching or marring of furniture, fixtures or building surfaces.

3. All Contractor electrical equipment shall be Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) listed and maintained in a safe condition for the operator and bystanders. All equipment must operate using existing building circuits. Contractor shall not operate electrical equipment or combinations of electrical equipment, which require power exceeding the capacity of the site.

4. The Government shall follow (OSHA) 1910.66 and provide required information to the

Contractor at the pre-performance conference and on a required basis after that.

5. Keep inventory tools and equipment in sight and out of the hands of patients. Avoid conversation and do not give to or take anything from patients. If there is indication of any type of problem, call the COR and Nursing Staff on duty for assistance.

B.10 CONTRACT MANAGER

1. The Contractor shall designate, in writing, the name and telephone contact information for a Contract Manager, who shall be responsible to ensure all services required under this Contract are performed as specified.

2. The Contract Manager shall have a full authority to act on behalf of Contractor for all contract matters to include, but not limited to administrative, financial, and safety issues.

3. The Contract Manager shall meet with the COR prior to starting services.

B.11 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

1. The parties agree that the Contractor Personnel working under this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose and shall be recognized as contracted employees only. All contractor personnel assigned to the performance of this contract shall wear a contractor provided uniform that clearly identifies the individual as a contractor.

2. Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the protection of its personnel furnishing services under this contract, such as providing Worker’s Compensation, professional liability insurance, health examination(s) and Social Security payments.

3. Contractor personnel shall be subject to all Federal rules and regulations relative to entering and leaving the building.

4. Smoking is not permitted within or around the VA Healthcare System facilities, except in designated areas.

5. Contractor personnel shall not disturb paper on desks, open desk drawers or cabinets, and they are not authorized to use Government telephones and equipment for personal reasons.

B.12 SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECKS

The Contractor at the time of award shall certify that their employees working under this contract have had Security Background Checks prior to working at the VA San Diego Healthcare Systems and VA Dan Diego Oceanside Clinic Facility.

B.13 CONTRACTOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Office of Security and Law Enforcement provides Department-wide policy on the assignment of appropriate position sensitivity designations associated with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) positions involving national security and public trust responsibilities, and on the level of background investigations required for applicants for, and incumbents of, those positions.

The cost for such investigations shall be borne by the Contractor, either in advance or as reimbursement to the Government. The level of sensitivity shall be determined by the Government on the basis of the type of access required. The level of sensitivity will determine the depth of the investigation and the cost thereof. At this time, the current estimated costs for such investigations are as follows:

LEVEL OF

SENSITIVITY

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION LEVEL APPROXIMATE

COST

Low Risk National Agency Check with Written Inquiries $ 381.00 Moderate Risk Minimum Background Investigation $ 1,730.00 High Risk Background Investigation $ 4,431.00

The Contractor shall be required to furnish all applicable employee information required to conduct the investigation, such as, but not limited to, the name, address, and social security number of the Contractor’s personnel. The VA will provide all the necessary instructions and guidance for submission of the documents required to conduct the background investigation.

Background investigations shall not be required for contract personnel assigned to Low Risk/Non-sensitive positions for 180 days or less under a single contract or series of contracts.

However, a Security Access Clearance (SAC) background screening will be required for appropriate preliminary checks IAW VA Directive 0710.

B.14 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS/INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall be required to provide copies of the following:

The Contractor is required to comply with Federal and State Workers Compensation and liability insurance. Reference FAR clause 52.228-5-Insurance and Subpart 28.307-2-Liability. Within 15 days of contract award the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage has been obtained and that it may not be changed or cancelled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer. New certifications shall be furnished prior to the expiration date.

B.15 HAZMAT

VASDHS and Oceanside Clinic (HAZMAT personnel) may inventory all chemicals that the Contractor rings onto or any property under the control of VASDHS and Oceanside Clinic. Any products that meet the criteria of “Hazardous Waste” must be tracked until permanently removed from Government property. The inventory shall be performed prior to commencement of work.

Criteria for identifying hazardous waste, is contained in Subpart C of 40 CFR, Part 261.

Spill Response: The Contractor shall be briefed on VASDHS and Oceanside Clinic spill response procedures at the pre-performance conference. The Contractor is responsible to report and promptly cleanup all spills in a manner consistent with current environmental regulations, in the event that it is necessary to utilize Government material, equipment or personnel to clean up a Contractor caused spill, the Contractor shall be required to reimburse the Government for all associated costs.

Hazardous Material Handling: The Contractor shall have approval from the GEMS and Industrial Hygiene sections prior to purchasing, handling, using, and storing any chemicals, solvents, lubricants, and other products that require MSDS(s). The Contractor shall provide one copy of the MSDS(s) for each item to HAZMAT section for review prior to any chemicals being brought onto VASDHS and Oceanside Clinic. The Contractor shall maintain one copy of the MSDS(s) for each hazardous material line item used within the work center.

Toxic Chemicals: The Contractor shall not use products that are or contain Toxic 17 chemicals, Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS), Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), and/or Persistent Bio-accumulative and Toxic (PBT) chemicals. Any HM containing one of these banned substances shall not be allowed.

Disposal: Contractor shall be responsible for proper disposal of hazardous waste or materials.

B.16 WORK HOURS/HOLIDAYS

Normal Work Hours: VASDHS and Oceanside Clinic hours of operation are 0700 – 1600 hrs. The Contractor may find it necessary to deviate from the normal base hours of operation, to ensure timely completion of work under this PWS at no additional cost to the Government. The service schedule shall be developed between the Contractor and COR prior to any service being performed.

Government Holidays: Any overtime and/or holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor’s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government.

Listed below are the ten national holidays:

New Year’s Day January 1 Martin Luther King ‘s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

When one of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a national holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a national holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. Also, included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a National holiday.

B.17 CHANGES

Only those services specified herein are authorized. Before performing any service of a non-contract nature, the Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of the reasons for the additional work. Changes to the resulting contract are not authorized, unless in writing by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.203-9 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT

REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

(DEVIATION) (Jan 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

“Internal confidentiality agreement or statement” means a confidentiality agreement or any other written statement that the contractor requires any of its employees or subcontractors to sign regarding nondisclosure of contractor information, except that it does not include confidentiality agreements arising out of civil litigation or confidentiality agreements that contractor employees or subcontractors sign at the behest of a Federal agency.

“Subcontract” means any contract as defined in subpart 2.1 entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

“Subcontractor” means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm (including a consultant) that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

(b) The Contractor shall not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

(c) The Contractor shall notify current employees and subcontractors that prohibitions and restrictions of any preexisting internal confidentiality agreements or statements covered by this clause, to the extent that such prohibitions and restrictions are inconsistent with the prohibitions of this clause, are no longer in effect.

(d) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312 (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(e) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions) use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) is prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(f) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in subcontracts under such contracts.

(End of clause) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/02.htm#P9_576

C.1 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2017)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108- 78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[X] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

[] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved]

[] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved]

[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[X] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved]

[] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) (E.O.

13126).

[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (28) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[X] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[X] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[X] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[] (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

[] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112- 42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[X] (48) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (50) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

[] (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[X] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

[X] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

[X] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[X] (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

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

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement.

Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

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

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vi) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

(xvii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xviii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xix) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

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 3 days.

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 1 day; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVSOB”:

(1) Means a small business concern:

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201 Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR 74 and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov); and

(v) The business will comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6, as applicable

(2) “Service-disabled veteran” means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(b) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(c) Agreement. A service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern agrees that in the performance of the contract, the concern will comply with the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR §125.6.

(d) A joint venture may be considered a service-disabled veteran owned small business concern if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.15, provided that any reference therein to SDVO SBC is to be construed to apply to a VA verified SDVOSB as appropriate.

(e) Any service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (non-manufacturer) must meet the requirements in FAR 19.102(f) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to receive a benefit under this program.

C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008)

The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor.

https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/

C.6 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2012)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

(2) Designated agency office has the meaning given in 5 CFR 1315.2(m).

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the

Accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests.

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001.

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. (See Web site at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.)

(2) Any system that conforms…