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a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

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VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

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

TELEPHONE NO. 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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 53

664-19-1-5436-0004

36C26219R0018 11-14-2018

Soledad De La Torre (562)766-2313 11-26-2018

10:00AM PDT

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

X 100

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561730

$7.5 Million

N/A

Department of Veterans Affairs VA San Diego Healthcare System

3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego CA 92161

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center Contractor shall bill in arrears to:

Tungsten Network Website:

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

See CONTINUATION Page

Contractor shall provide Tree Trimming & Removal Services at the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS)

See subsequent pages for details

This Solicitation is Set-Aside Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

JOBSITE VISIT: FRIDAY, 11/16/2018 @ 10:00AM PDT

664-3690162-5436-853300-2580 0100561X6

X X

X 1

Sandra Fusco, Branch Chief

36C26219R0018

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING -- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN

2011)

B.3 SCHEDULE SERVICES AND PRICING

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2018)

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

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

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

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

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION - SAN DIEGO COUNTY

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

ITEMS

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

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

ITEMS (NOV 2017)

E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.7 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (JAN

2008)

E.8 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998)

E.9 VAAR 852.273-74 AWARD WITHOUT EXCHANGES (JAN 2003)

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 Network Contracting Office VISN 22 (NCO 22) 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600

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.

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

Contractor shall bill in arrears to:

Tungsten Network

Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135 Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791 FSC e-Invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov

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 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING -- MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-10, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor's offices where the contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the contractor's 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's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

B.3 SCHEDULE SERVICES AND PRICING

The contractor shall provide Tree Trimming/Removal Services at the VA San Diego Healthcare Systems

(VASDHS).

The period of performance shall be from 12/01/2018 through 11/30/2019. This is a Firm Fixed Price Single Award Contract.

ITEM INFORMATION

SINGLE AWARD (12 MONTHS): 12/01/2018 Through 11/30/2019

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

0001 Eucalyptus - Trim over pedestrian bridge, sidewalk and street where possible, heavy limbs over walkways and street - possible limb drop (Removal not recommended at this time)

1 JB $ $

0002 Eucalyptus - Remove to low stump, south of pedestrian bridge on slope, high target zone, leaning over sidewalk and street.

1 JB $ $

0003 Eucalyptus - Remove to low stump, north west of the E.D. driveway, high target zone -poor structure leaning over sidewalk and street.

1 JB $ $

0004 Pine - Remove and grind stump, over sidewalk east of main lobby entrance, high target zone - leaning over sidewalk, possible failure of entire tree.

1 JB $ $

0005 Eucalyptus - Remove to low stump, driveway entrance of North Road, pedestrians observed and over street, high target zone - possible limb drop.

1 JB $ $

0006 Aleppo Pine - Remove to low stump, in valet parking lot (P2), leaning over parking lot with existing limb damage and broken top.

1 JB $ $

0007 Aleppo Pine - Remove to low stump, near van handicap parking, high target zone -leaning over sidewalk, possible limb or entire tree failure.

1 JB $ $

GRAND TOTAL: $

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. INTRODUCTION

Contractor shall provide Tree Trimming & Removal Services at the VA San Diego Healthcare Systems

(VASDHS).

2. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide all necessary and appropriate labor, supervision, tools, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform the services requested herein and in accordance to the Statement of Work (SOW) For the Tree Trimming/Removal Services. The VASDHS has a requirement for the Trimming and Removal of seven various types of trees. These services are to be performed at the VASDHS located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161.

3. QUALIFICATIONS

The Primary Contractor shall possess the Landscape Contractor’s License for the State of California.

Contractor is required to provide proof of State of California C-27 Landscape Contractors License.

4. SPECIFIC TASKS

The Contractor shall provide all professional advice/guidance, parts, materials, equipment, and personnel, to provide these services. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to accomplish Tree Trimming/Removal Services.

a. The Contractor shall remove to a low stump three eucalyptus trees.

b. The Contractor shall trim heavy limbs of one eucalyptus tree.

c. The Contractor shall remove to a low stump and grind stump one pine tree.

d. The Contractor shall remove to a low stump two Aleppo pine trees.

e. The Contractor shall dispose of all debris and other waste materials generated by his/her work at a licensed off-site landfill or recycling center, unless otherwise directed in writing by the Contracting Officer. NOTE: The Government shall NOT provide receptacle(s) for disposal of debris related to this contract.

f. The Contractor shall report to the COR all of the following conditions: when old scars are not healing properly; where callus growth is not already established; visible girding roots, and when there are any structural weaknesses such as but not limited to decayed trunk or branches, and split trunk/branch crotches.

g. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to trees while performing pruning. The use of climbing spikes is prohibited, unless prior permission is obtained from the COR and VA Safety Office in writing, and on a tree by tree basis. This permission will only be granted in cases where there are no other means to access the work to be performed, as determined by the COR.

h. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a tree service schedule that outlines area of work two weeks in advance. The COR will approve the schedule after it has been reviewed and coordinate with VA Police and VA Safety office.

5. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS

a. The Contractor shall supply all equipment, personnel, tools, supplies and materials to perform these services.

b. Contractor-furnished items necessary to perform work as required under this contract shall be furnished, maintained and operated by the Contractor and shall be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State, County, and City laws, ordinances and regulations.

c. Materials and supplies procured for the performance of the contract by the Contractor shall be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State, County, and City laws, ordinances and regulations.

d. The Contractor shall supply, maintenance and repair of all Contractor-owned equipment.

This includes, minor maintenance/repair and minor operating parts for equipment such as lubrication, oil changes, spark plugs, gaskets, cotter pins/keys, electric extension cords, etc., to keep all equipment in good operational condition throughout the period of performance of this contract.

e. The Contractor shall ensure that all his/her motor vehicles and equipment meet State of

California inspection, safety, licensing, registration, and insurance requirements.

f. The Contractor shall provide and maintain at his/her expense, the necessary services lines, water and/or electricity to perform these services, from the Government outlets to the site of work to accomplish these services. The “hook-ups” to the work site may require the Contractor to run electrical cords/hoses.

g. The Contractor shall provide his/her own REFUSE CONTAINERS/FACILITIES. The

Contractor is required to dispose of all debris and other waste materials generated by his/her work at a licensed off-site landfill or recycling center, unless otherwise directed in writing by the COR. The Government shall not provide receptacles for disposal of debris as a result of the services provided under this contract.

6. CLEAN-UP

The Contractor shall dispose of all waste materials off VA grounds. Waste and debris shall be removed off facility in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

7. UTILITY LINES COMPLIANCE

Where trimming/removal conflicts with existing utility/service lines (above ground), the corresponding utilities company and the COR shall be notified and the Contractor shall obtain any necessary permits/blue prints and cooperate with the utilities company/and VA staff to avoid any damage or liability, and provide a safe work environment for their employees.

8. GENERAL PARAMETERS

a. The Contractor shall ensure that all work shall be done in a manner that safeguards all VA visitors, employees, and public. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all actions initiated and/or completed by his/her employees. Furthermore, the Contractor and his/her employees shall have a clear understanding of, and be sensitive to, such environmental issues as contamination, local wildlife, etc., and be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances, Right-to-Know laws, EPA guidelines, and regulations.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning any structures that are soiled or stained as a result of Contractor’s performance. The Contractor shall clean up and/or wash-down with water all soiled or stained structures and grounds at the end of each workday. No hazardous chemicals are to be used at any time on Government Property. The Contractor shall bear all costs associated with washing and cleaning. Any such washing/cleaning shall be brought to the immediate attention of the COR prior to washing/cleaning.

c. At the end of each day the Contractor shall remove all debris from the site resulting from the work, unless otherwise specified by the COR. The Contractor shall ensure at all times that rubbish and trash generated by the Contractor is kept clear of vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the site. NOTE: The Government shall NOT provide receptacle(s) for disposal of debris related to

d. Adequate warning devices, barricades, guards, flagmen or other necessary precautions shall be provided by the Contractor for the protection, safety, and warning of all pedestrians and vehicular traffic within the area.

e. The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of work for this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with any other Contractors with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performance of work, needing any direction, it shall be provided by the COR. The Contractor shall report to the COR any problems or questions that may arise with any other personnel on site during the period of performance of this contract. The Contractor shall not take it upon him or herself to resolve any problems or issues with other on-site Contractors or employees, but rather will leave it to the COR to resolve the issue.

f. The Contractor shall not operate trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment on ay turf area except when authorized in writing by the COR.

g. Contractor personnel shall exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure and stability at all times.

h. The Government shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of Contractor items.

i. Contractor shall be responsible for acceptable standards of housekeeping and custodial maintenance of the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities used by Contractor’s employees.

j. Electricity and water will be furnished by the Government.

k. The COR shall designate an area for the Contractor to use to store a limited amount of supplies or equipment, if available.

l. The COR shall designate an area for Contractor employees to take lunch and other breaks.

9. DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Contractors shall be responsible for replacement of any structure, to include: turf, curb, road pavement, headstone or marker, valve boxes, control markers, sprinkler heads, which is chipped, marred, damaged and/or ruined at the fault of the Contractor. The Contractor shall bear all costs associated with replacement and reinstallation. Any such damage shall be brought to the immediate attention of the appointed COR prior to repair, replacement, and installation. At the Government’s discretion, the

Contractor shall either repair or replace the property, or reimburse the Government the full amount for all property damage(s). The Contractor shall be aware that Government property – beyond standard structures and equipment – also includes monuments, trees, beds, and turf (i.e., wounded trees or damaged turf).

10. SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION

In the performance of this contact, the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of the occupants of the building. Fire and safety deficiencies, which exist and are part of the responsibility of the Contractor shall be immediately corrected. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct deficiencies promptly, the Contractor Officer may issue an order stopping all, or any part, of the work.

11. WORK ENVIRONMENT

All work under this service contract will be performed primarily out-of-doors and personnel performing these services will be exposed to wind, sun, cold, dampness, frost, fog and rain. These conditions, may, at times, be extreme. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect his/her employees from the elements to the maximum practicable extent. Inclement weather will not be considered an excusable delay in meeting specifications. The Contractor shall work throughout all weather conditions and to apply additional labor and equipment as necessary to meet deadlines, at no additional cost to the Government.

12. CONTRACTOR/PERSONNEL CONDUCT

a. The Contractor/personnel shall be required to adhere to the following standards of dress, conduct, supervision and training while performing work on Government property. It shall be subject to immediate enforcement action by the Contracting Officer if these standards are not adhered to during the period of performance of this contract. Contractor shall be responsible for training and safety precautions prescribed by OSHA regarding safety equipment and devices.

b. The Contractor/personnel shall be fully clothed at all times, to include upper garment to cover body from the waist to the neck and long pants or slacks. Garments, which have a message, slogan or printing of any kind other than the Contractor’s business attire, are prohibited.

Uniforms are acceptable.

c. The Contractor/personnel shall maintain a neat and professional appearance throughout its workforce, vehicles, equipment and maintenance areas. Uniforms are acceptable. If uniforms are used, they must be in unison among all employees.

d. The Contractor/personnel shall not engage in loud or boisterous behavior, angry outbursts or use profane or abusive language at any time on Government premises. Playing radios and/or electronic games/devices, shall only be done at lunchtime and in a designated break area. Due to the sensitive mission of the hospital, Contractor employees will come into daily contact with individuals, therefore Contractor employees will exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, courtesy, and respect while within the hospital or at its perimeter or entrances. Inquiries from veterans or visitors shall be politely referred to Government cemetery staff. Gratuities of any kind are strictly prohibited.

e. The Contractor/personnel shall Consume food and beverage only within areas designated by the COR. Intoxication, and violence or criminal acts of any kind will not be tolerated – and is cause for immediate removal from Government property. Use or sale of intoxicating beverages and/or drugs is strictly prohibited, and use of tobacco products is only allowed in specific areas designated by the COR.

f. The Contractor/personnel may use either government toilet facilities located in the nearest building. Misconduct shall form basis for immediate contract enforcement action, to include immediate removal from the hospital.

g. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that his/her employees (including Contractor’s consultants, sub-Contractors, etc.) are aware of all the terms and conditions set forth above in this solicitation package regarding their performance and conduct during the performance period of

13. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

The COR can perform inspection of the work performed without the presence of the Contractor and determine whether the work performed is within standards expressed in this scope of work. It is VA prerogative to hire an independent qualified third party to check the validity of the work conducted. The COR will conduct a final inspection once the trees are trimmed and removed.

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.

15. CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

No service shall be provided without the approval of the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or his/her designee of this contract. The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the Contracting Officer or his/her delegated representative acting within the limits of his/her authority.

Delegation of Authority letter(s) shall be forwarded to the Contractor after contract award identifying the COR(s) and all representatives of VASDHS authorized to order services and to accept or reject services from the Contractor. This designation shall be furnished in writing to the Contractor prior to commencement of the contract.

16. COMPLAINTS

Contractor shall promptly and courteously respond to complaints within 3 working days. Including complaints brought to Contractor’s attention by the CO. Contractor shall maintain a written record of all complaints, both written and oral showing the identity of the individual, the nature of the complaint, and Contractor’s response. Contractor shall permit the Government to inspect such records upon reasonable notice.

17. CHANGES

The Contractor is advised that only the Contracting Officer, acting within the scope of the contract has the authority to make changes which may affect the contract terms and conditions quality, quantity, price, and/or delivery. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer for approval in the event there are changes prior to proceeding. No other individual has the authority to make this binding changes and/or commitments. In the event that the Contractor commits to such changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the changes shall be considered to have been made without proper authority and no adjustment shall be made in contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

18. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

Work to be accomplished during normal work hours, excluding Federal Holidays or any other holiday declared by the President of the United States as a national holiday. Whenever a scheduled pick-up falls on a federal holiday, the Contractor shall consult with the COR to determine if a deviation from the work schedule is necessary.

Listed below are the legal Government holidays.

19. NORMAL WORKING HOURS

Normal working hours are defined as 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM during weekdays Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and National Holidays. Contractor to work during normal working hours unless otherwise coordinated with the VA COR. If the Contractor proposes different hours of operation, and the Government accepts the Contractor’s proposal, the Contractor’s proposed hours of operation shall prevail.

20. OVERTIME AND HOLIDAYS

Any overtime or holiday pay that may be entitled to Contractor personnel performing under this contract shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government.

21. SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECKS

All Contractor employees who require access to the Department of Veterans Affairs computer system shall be the subject of a background investigation and must receive a favorable adjudication from the VA Office of Security and Law Enforcement prior to contract performance. This requirement Is applicable to Sub-Contractor personnel requiring the same access. 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

VASDHS.

22. 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.

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

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 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.

23. CONTRACT AWARD MEETING AND COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall not commence performance on the tasks in this SOW until the CO has conducted a kick-off meeting, or has advised the contactor that a kick off meeting shall not be required based on the request of the customer.

24. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person creates a conflict of interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with VA Regulations and public law. Nor shall the Contractor employee any person who is a member of the immediate family of a VA employee employed at the VA Health Care System if the employment of that family member would create a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest, particularly with regard to influencing the contract negotiations, terms of the contract, or the work carried out under the contract.

In any such case, the VA must review the matter and give its approval in accordance with agency ethics rules. Contractor shall ensure no violation of ethics occurs between VA staff, VA patients and families of VA staff. Staff shall not accept, solicit, allow or invite gifts, gratuities, sales of items, etc. Any occurrence shall be reported to the COR along with corrective action taken, and the reports will be kept on file for the duration of the contract. The parties agree that the contract personnel working under this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose and shall be considered employees of the Contractor.

25. CONTRACTOR POINT OF CONTACT

The Contractor shall assign a Point of Contact (POC) and an alternate POC for the purpose of ensuring compliance with all the terms and conditions of this contract and who shall be responsible for administration and clinical matters in the performance of services under this contract. The POC shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to the daily operation of this contract.

The POC shall be available by telephone Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

excluding National Holidays.

Point of Contact (Full Name):

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

Alternate Point of Contact (Full Name):

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

26. VA POLICY & REGULATIONS

a. Parking Policy: It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Police. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of Contractor’s personnel under any circumstances.

b. Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted within or around the VA Healthcare System facilities, except in designated areas. Smoking is allowed in smoking shelters and in all outside areas that are 40 feet away from entrances to buildings unless indicated otherwise. Enclosed patios connected to facility buildings are considered part of the building and as such are non-smoking areas.

c. Badges: All Contractor personnel shall be required to wear VA provided identification (I.D.)

badges above the waist at all times while on the VA grounds. Contractors shall be required to coordinate with COR to obtain the VA provided I.D. badges for all staff. All VA provided I.D.

badges shall be returned at the end of the contract or upon completion of service. Failure to wear ID badges may result in removal from any of the VA facilities and/or otherwise referred to federal property.

d. Phones: Government telephones shall not be used for personal reasons.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR Number Title Date

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

JUL 2016

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS

DEC 2013

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(AUG 2018)

(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) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(5) 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:

[] (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).

http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

[] (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.)

[] (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).

[] (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.

[] (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.

[] (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 (AUG 2018) (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 (JAN 2017) of 52.219-9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (AUG 2018) 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 (JAN 2018) (E.O.

13126).

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

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

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

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

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

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

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.

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

[] (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).

[] (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.

[] (48) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2018) (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.

[] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) 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 (AUG 2018) (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

[] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (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).

[] (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) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(iv) 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.

(v) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

(xi) 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.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii)(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).

(xiv) 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).

(xv) 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).

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

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

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

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

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

(xx) 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).

(xxi) 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.

(xxii) 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).