36C26226Q0343_Amended.pdf

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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

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

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

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. UEI: EFT:

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. NOV 2021)

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

600-26-1-5135-0003

36C26226Q0343 03-30-2026

Kneizeh, Daniel 520.792.1450 x1-3716 04-27-2026

1700 PDT

36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Network Contracting

3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723

X 100

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Y

561320

$34 Million

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36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs Long Beach VA Healthcare System-LBVAHCS 5901 E. 7th Street

Long Beach CA 90822

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Network Contracting

This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

See CONTINUATION Page

The Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (LBVAHCS) requires Temporary Professional Staffing (Multi-Functional) i Period of performance shall be for a base year, with two, one-year option periods.

Proposals shall be submitted via email no later than 5:00PM PDT, April 27, 2026, to Contracting Officer Daniel Kneizeh, at email: daniel.kneizeh@va.gov.

This Solicitation has been corrected and amended.

See CONTINUATION Page

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David Chakka

36C26226Q0343

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

C.2 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

C.3 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 38

C.6 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.7 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

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

(DEVIATION)

C.9 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.10 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.11 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

C.12 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) . 55

C.13 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

C.14 MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

C.15 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION

FEB 2025)

C.16 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 ATTACHMENT A: POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

D.2 52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR

STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS)

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

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

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.6 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

E.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. CONTRACT TITLE: Temporary Professional Staffing Services

2. BACKGROUND: The Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (LBVAHCS) has a requirement for Professional Staffing Services in various positions (reference specific positions below). These positions will aid in augmenting the current LBVAHCS staff to ensure the Veterans Affairs (VA) does not experience a skills gap in the Medical and Engineering Departments.

3. GENERAL:

A. The Professional Staff Contractors shall work with the Capital Development, Projects & Construction, Business Management, and Maintenance & Operations section(s), reporting to the respective Section Supervisor in support of medical center tasks. The Staff Contractors shall be responsible for independently planning and carrying out the assigned tasks to meet the objectives of the Engineering Department.

B. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, training, resources, and protective gear required to accomplish tasks identified in Attachment A – Position Descriptions (PD).

C. The Government shall be obligated to make payments only for services rendered. Hours of work may be flexible, both full and part-time are authorized as determined by the VA. Any holiday pay shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed nor reimbursed by the Government.

D. Contracted Staff shall not perform inherently governmental functions as defined in the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Letter 92-1, Inherently Governmental Functions and FAR 7.5, Inherently Governmental Functions.

E. The VA shall have the right to interview all prospective personnel and shall have the right to accept or reject any or all Contractor personnel based on the required qualifications for each position.

F. The Contractor shall submit a Qualification Summary/Resume for all proposed personnel for Government review and approval/verification of education and experience requirements.

4. SCOPE / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The identified labor categories outline below shall meet the following duties and responsibilities included in Attachment A – Position Descriptions (PD):

Position Title Interior Designer Jr Interior Designer Medical Equipment Planner General Engineer Administrative Assistant Program Analyst Drafter

5. KEY PERSONNEL

All proposed personnel are considered key personnel. As such, any change in personnel shall be subject to prior Government approval. The Contractor shall minimize the effect and impact to the organization by strategically managing Contractor personnel turnover to the greatest extent possible.

6. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

A. Contracted employees shall clearly identify themselves as “Contractors” at all times, in all communications and representations. This shall include when in the workplace, at meetings, in conversations, telecommunications, mail, electronic mail (e-mail), and faxes, whether with Government personnel, other contractor personnel, or with the public.

B. The Contractor shall maintain minimal personnel turnover throughout the life of the Contract and ensure continuation of services during prolonged personnel absences due to sickness, leave, and voluntary or involuntary termination from employment. Once the Contractor knows that an employee is leaving and will no longer support the Contract, the Contractor shall provide written documentation to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Section Supervisor within three (3) business days. This written notification shall include the date and time the position will be vacant, the reason the employee is leaving or will no longer support the Contract, and an anticipated replacement date.

C. Any position vacancy shall not exceed Thirty (30) calendar days unless directed or approved, in writing, by the COR.

D. In all instances of key personnel being replaced/substituted, the Contractor shall provide a sufficiently detailed Qualification Summary/Resume of proposed personnel for Government approval/verification of education and experience requirements.

E. The Government may request removal (permanent or temporary) of Contract personnel for security, safety, or health reasons, upon discovery of fraudulent resume documentation, or if Contractor personnel are in violation of VA Policy.

F. The Government reserves the right to refuse acceptance of Contract personnel whose personal or professional conduct jeopardizes patient care or interferes with the regular operations of the facility. Breaches of conduct include intoxication or debilitation resulting from drug use, theft, patient abuse, dereliction, or negligence in performing directed tasks, or other abuse, or other conduct resulting in formal complaints by patients or other staff members to designated Government Representatives.

7. IDENTIFICATION BADGE

An identification (ID) badge shall be issued by the VA to all professional staff members providing services. All contractor personnel shall be required to wear VA ID badges on the outermost garment and above the waist at all times while on the VA grounds. The Contractor shall be required to coordinate with the COR or Section Supervisor 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 Government property.

8. GOVERNMENT TRAINING AND ORIENTATION

The VA shall provide a briefing to familiarize contract personnel with the policies and procedures on the first scheduled duty day or within a period acceptable to the VA. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel attend and participate in any mandatory training as specified by the VA.

9. HHS/OIG REQUIREMENTS

A. To ensure that the individuals providing services under this contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the Contractor shall be required to check the Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General (HHS/OIG), List of Excluded Individuals/Entities on the OIG Website (www.hhs.gov/oig) for each person providing services under the resulting purchase agreement.

B. Further, the Contractor shall be required to certify in its proposal that all persons listed in the Contractor’s proposal have been compared against the OIG list and are NOT listed. During the performance of the resulting contract, the Contractor shall be prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

10. EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE

The Contractor shall furnish certification to the Contracting Officer and COR that the coverage required (General and Professional Liability as well as Workers Compensation) has been obtained and such policy shall state, “This policy may not be changed or cancelled without written notice to the VA Contracting Officer.” Said policy must bear an appropriate “loss payable clause’’ to the United States as its interest may appear. Such evidence of insurance shall not be waived.

11. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL POLICY

A. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the protection of its personnel furnishing services under the resulting purchase agreement. To carry out this responsibility, the Contractor shall provide the following to the personnel:

i. Worker’s compensation

ii. Professional liability insurance

iii. Health examinations

iv. Income tax withholdings

v. Social Security withholdings

B. Payment for any leave, including sick leave or vacation time shall be considered the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall comply with all existing local, state, federal and/or union laws, regulations relevant to fringe benefits, and premium pay for their employees.

Such personnel shall not be considered LBVAHCS employees for any purpose and shall be considered employees of the Contractor.

12. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE GOVERNMENT

New Year’s Day January 1st Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th

Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the 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.

13. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (LBVAHCS) 5901 E. 7th Street Long Beach, CA 90822

14. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One base period with , two one-year options

15. TARDINESS / NO SHOWS

The LBVAHCS on a case-by-case basis may approve tardiness exceeding one (1) hour. However, payment to the contractor shall only be for hours worked. Unacceptable patterns of tardiness or no shows shall be reported to the Contractor through the COR and may result in a poor performance rating of the Contractor. Unless otherwise specified by the LBVAHCS, after one (1) hour of tardiness, Contractor personnel will be considered a no show.

16. TIME KEEPING

The Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System has established and shall maintain a record keeping system for verification of actual hours worked by Contractor personnel each day.

Contractor personnel must be present at the assigned LBVAHCS facility and performing services as required herein. Contract personnel shall sign in and out at the designated areas as a method for accounting for hours worked.

17. VA HANDBOOK 6500.6 APPENDIX C PARAGRAPH 9 – TRAINING

A. All Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees requiring access to VA information and

VA information systems shall complete the following before being granted access to VA information and its systems:

B. Sign and acknowledge (either manually or electronically) understanding of and responsibilities for compliance with the Contractor Rules of Behavior, Appendix E, relating to access to VA information and information systems.

C. Successfully complete the VA Cyber Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior training and annually complete required security training.

D. Successfully complete the appropriate VA privacy training and annually complete required privacy training.

E. Successfully complete any additional cyber security or privacy training, as required for VA personnel with equivalent information system access as defined by the VA program office.

F. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer and/or the COR a copy of the training certificates and certification of signing the Contractor Rules of Behavior for each applicable employee within 1 week of the initiation of the contract and annually thereafter, as required.

G. Failure to complete the mandatory annual training and sign the Rules of Behavior annually, within the timeframe, is grounds for suspension or termination of all physical or electronic access privileges and removal from work on the contract until such time as the training and certifications are complete.

H. Contractor employees shall be required to complete a background investigation prior to being allowed to work at any VA facility.

18. CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

*To be determined upon award *

Name: Mauricio Ruiz Section: Engineering Services Address: 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201 Phone Number: 562-735-9426 E-Mail Address: Mauricio.ruiz@va.gov

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 delegation of authority.

19. CONTRACTOR POINTS OF CONTACT

A. The Contractor shall designate one (1) employee as the Point of Contact (POC) responsible for administrative matters in the performance of services under this contract. The POC shall have full authority to act for Contractor on all matters relating to the daily performance of this contract. An alternate may be designated, but the Contractor shall notify the COR in writing those times when the alternate shall act as the POC.

B. The Contractor shall provide the name and telephone number of the person designated as Point of Contact and Alternate.

C. The POC shall be available by telephone Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT.

D. The parties agree that the Contractor’s personnel including POC performing under this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose. They all shall be considered employees of the Contractor.

20. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

A. The Contractor is responsible for providing trained staff that are competent to meet the requirements of this contract.

B. All Contractor personnel assigned to the performance of this contract shall adhere to LBVAHCS Policy 05- 07 – Employee Image and Appearance Policy. A copy can be obtained from the COR.

C. Eating areas for Contractor personnel are permitted in designated areas only. Government telephones shall not be used for personal reasons.

D. All tasks accomplished by the Contractor personnel shall be performed to preclude damage or defacement of Government-owned furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for repair or replacement of Government-owned items or facilities to previous condition, if determined to be at fault by the COR.

E. The Contractor shall ensure that the employees assigned shall adhere to the sexual harassment, drug-free workplace and other appropriate federal employment requirements and policies.

21. SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECKS

A. The Contractor shall certify that their employees working under this contract have had Security Background Checks initiated prior to working at the LBVAHCS.

B. Failure of a Contractor whose personnel or Subcontractor personnel have access to patient information and/or VA information systems to comply with the contractor personnel security requirements detailed in the "CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS" Addendum to this document may result in termination of the contract for default.

22. FEDERAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Background Investigation. The level of background investigation commensurate with the required level of access is National Agency Check Investigation (NACI).

B. The contractor is encouraged to have all contractor personnel performing services in positions identified within this contract as requiring personal investigation to immediately download the background investigation packet from the website designated below upon notification of contract award.

C. The contractor shall ensure that all employees identified in the listing submit a complete background investigation packet. Additional guidance and information in completing the required forms, as well as forms for packet submission can be found at:

http://vaww.va.gov/VHASERVICECENTER/Security.asp

D. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel listed on the Addendum submit fingerprints as fingerprinting are required with the background investigation. Fingerprinting can be done at the nearest VA Facility. The Electronic Fingerprint Verification Form must be submitted with the above required forms.

E. The Contractor shall inform their employee that when filling out Standard Form 85, that there should be no gaps in employment history. Any gaps in employment history on Standard Form 85 may result in OPM rejecting the documentation for investigation and delay contract performance.

F. The Contractor shall ensure that completed employee background paperwork is submitted to the COR or identified Section Supervisor within two (2) business days.

G. When notified that complete and acceptable investigation packets have been received the Contractor shall be prepared for employees to commence work on the date and time established by the COR or identified Section Supervisor at the time of such notification.

H. When notified of an unfavorable determination subsequent to investigation by the Government, the Contractor shall withdraw the employee from performing work under this contract and at the request of the VA submit another employee for consideration.

23. AUTHORIZED SERVICES

Only those services specified herein are authorized under this contract. The Contractor is cautioned that only the Contracting Officer (CO) has authority to modify or approve any additional service

24. MONITORING PROCEDURES

A. The COR or Section Supervisor shall be responsible for monitoring the Contractor's performance.

Performance deficiencies or poor performance identified during the term of the contract shall be reported to the Contractor. Upon notification of deficiencies or poor performance, the Contractor shall be given reasonable time to take corrective action. If determined appropriate, the Contracting Officer, COR and/or Section Supervisor shall meet with representatives of the Contractor to review performance and resolve issues.

B. All deficiencies or poor performance shall be documented and shall be corrected within the timeframe specified in the cure notice. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and the COR when correction(s) have been made.

25. PARKING POLICY

It is the responsibility of contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of contractor’s personnel under any circumstances.

26. DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY

The Contractor shall ensure that all staff performing under this contract comply with the participating VA alcohol and drug free workplace policy. Contractor staff shall also be subject to drug and alcohol testing when reasons exist to suspect the use of illegal drugs and/or alcohol while on duty that impaired judgment, performance, and the safety of Veteran patients. Upon request, the Contractor shall be expected to provide evidence or copy of the results of employee drug and alcohol testing.

27. SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is strictly prohibited on the grounds of any VHA facility. Per VHA Directive 1085 dated March 5, 2019, it is VHA policy that all VHA health care facilities, including hospitals, community clinics, administrative offices, and Vet Centers, will be smoke-free for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors effective October 1, 2019. There will no longer be designated smoking areas. VA facilities are now considered Smoke-Free.

28. SAFETY POLICY

A. Workplace Illness: The Contractor shall report to the COR when experience symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, loss of taste or smell, and body aches; the Contractor shall refrain from attending work on-site until approved by the COR. The contractor may be required to report to the Medical Center’s Occupational Health Department for screening prior to returning to work; returning to work may be conditional upon agreement to follow protocol including but not limited to masking, social distancing, etc. Where more stringent Federal, state, or local Government recommendations exist, the most stringent practice may be applied to the Contractor.

B. Tuberculosis: Contractor shall provide written certification that all contract employees assigned to the work site have had a pre-placement tuberculosis (TB) screening within 90 days prior to assignment to the worksite and been found to have negative TB screening reactions. Contractors shall be required to show documentation of negative TB screening reactions for any additional workers who are added after the 90-day requirement before they will be allowed to work on the work site. NOTE: This can be the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and two-step skin testing or a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved blood test.

i. Contract employees manifesting positive screening reactions to the tuberculin shall be examined according to current CDC guidelines prior to working on VHA property.

ii. Subsequently, if the employee is found without evidence of active (infectious) pulmonary

TB, a statement documenting examination by a physician shall be on file with the employer (construction contractor), noting that the employee with a positive tuberculin screening test is without evidence of active (infectious) pulmonary TB.

iii. If the employee is found with evidence of active (infectious) pulmonary TB, the employee shall require treatment with a subsequent statement to the fact on file with the employer before being allowed to return to work on VHA property.

C. Influenza: Contractor shall provide written certification that all contract employees assigned to the work site have received an annual seasonal influenza vaccination, or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons, prior to start of work. See VHA Directive 1192.01 for additional information and procedures.

D. COVID-19: Vaccination may be required based on emergent conditions.

29. Nepotism and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Requirements

This section establishes ethical and procedural requirements for identifying and disclosing nepotism and conflict of interest situations that may arise during contractor support services, recruitment, selection, and hiring processes. The goal is to ensure impartiality, maintain the integrity of the merit system principles, and protect the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) from real or perceived bias in personnel actions. This clause applies to all contractor personnel, VA employees, subcontractors, and consultants participating in activities related to:

A. Recruitment, evaluation, or hiring of new employees or contractor staff.

B. Oversight or supervision of employees or contractor staff.

C. Development of Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), or source selection documentation that may influence hiring or award decisions.

Applicable Directives and Regulations The following authorities apply to the prevention and disclosure of nepotism and conflicts of interest:

A. 5 U.S.C. § 3110 – Employment of Relatives; Restrictions Prohibits any public official from appointing, employing, promoting, or advancing a relative, or advocating for such actions, in the agency where they serve or exercise control.

B. 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(6) and (b)(7) – Prohibited Personnel Practices Prohibits granting unauthorized advantages or engaging in nepotism within any hiring or personnel action.

C. 5 CFR Part 310 – Employment of Relatives Implements § 3110 and defines exceptions and reporting requirements.

D. 5 CFR Part 2635, Subpart E – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (Impartiality and Conflicting Financial Interests) Requires employees and contractors to avoid participating in any matter in which they have a personal or financial interest that could cause a reasonable person to question their impartiality.

E. VA Directive 5025, Standards of Ethical Conduct and Related Responsibilities Requires disclosure of personal relationships or potential conflicts in any employment or procurement activity, and mandates annual ethics training for all VA personnel.

F. VHA Directive 1660.03 – Conflict of Interest for Contracting for Sharing of Health Care Resources Establishes VHA policy to prevent and mitigate conflicts of interest in all contractual and collaborative arrangements.

G. FAR Subpart 3.101-1 – Standards of Conduct Government business must be conducted with the highest degree of integrity, impartiality, and fairness, avoiding any real or apparent conflict of interest.

H. VAAR 803.101 – Standards of Conduct Reinforces VA-specific ethics and reporting obligations related to contractor relationships.

Contractor and Employee Responsibilities Disclosure Requirement A. All contractors and VA personnel shall immediately disclose to the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer (CO) any known relationship or potential conflict of interest involving themselves, their relatives, or individuals they supervise or may evaluate.

B. Disclosure must occur before participation in hiring, evaluation, or award processes, and must be updated if new relationships develop during performance

C. Individuals with a known conflict or familial relationship must recuse themselves from any part of the hiring, evaluation, or selection process.

D. Recusals shall be documented in writing, signed, and maintained in the official contract or hiring file.

E. No individual shall advocate for, influence, or participate in a hiring or award decision involving a relative or person with whom they have a financial or personal relationship.

F. No personnel shall use inside information or manipulate hiring criteria to provide an unauthorized advantage to any candidate or entity G. The COR and Contracting Officer shall review disclosures and recusals for adequacy and compliance with this PWS section.

H. The Facility Ethics Officer or Office of General Counsel (OGC) may be consulted for advisory opinions on potential violations.

I. The Contracting Officer retains authority to direct removal or replacement of any contractor personnel when an undisclosed or unresolved conflict is identified.

Failure to comply with nepotism or conflict of interest disclosure requirements may result in:

A. Immediate removal of the individual from the project.

B. Suspension or termination of the Individual or contract.

C. Referral for administrative or disciplinary action in accordance with VA Directive 5025 and FAR

3.104.

D. Possible debarment or ineligibility for future VA contracts under FAR Subpart 9.4.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

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6,240.00 HR _______________

Interior Designer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: C219 - Architect and Engineering - General: Other

120.00 HR _______________

Interior Designer (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2,080.00 HR _______________

Junior Interior Designer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

40.00 HR _______________

Junior Interior Designer (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4,160.00 HR _______________

Medical Equipment Planner (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Medical Equipment Planner (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

General Engineer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

General Engineer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Administrative Assistant (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Administrative Assistant (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Program Analyst (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Program Analyst (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Drafter (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

20.00 HR _______________

Drafter (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2026 POP End: 06-01-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Interior Designer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Interior Designer (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Junior Interior Designer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Junior Interior Designer (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Medical Equipment Planner (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Medical Equipment Planner (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

General Engineer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

General Engineer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help

Services

Administrative Assistant (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Administrative Assistant (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Program Analyst (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Program Analyst (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Drafter (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027

POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Drafter (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-02-2027 POP End: 06-01-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Interior Designer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Interior Designer (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Junior Interior Designer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Junior Interior Designer (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Medical Equipment Planner (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Medical Equipment Planner (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

General Engineer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

General Engineer (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Administrative Assistant (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Administrative Assistant (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Program Analyst (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Program Analyst (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Drafter (Regular Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Drafter (Overtime Labor Hours) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-02-2028 POP End: 06-01-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

GRAND TOTAL _______________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 22 - Network Contracting

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

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly, in arrears upon completion of services.

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.

Tungsten Network Located At:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

C.2 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

VA INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY/PRIVACY

1. GENERAL

Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

2. ACCESS TO VA INFORMATION AND VA INFORMATION SYSTEMS

a. A contractor/subcontractor shall request logical (technical) or physical access to VA information and VA information systems for their employees, subcontractors, and affiliates only to the extent necessary to perform the services specified in the contract, agreement, or task order.

b. All contractors, subcontractors, and third-party servicers and associates working with VA information are subject to the same investigative requirements as those of VA appointees or employees who have access to the same types of information. The level and process of background security investigations for contractors must be in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0710, Personnel Suitability and Security Program. The Office for Operations, Security, and Preparedness is responsible for these policies and procedures.

c. Contract personnel who require access to national security programs must have a valid security clearance. National Industrial Security Program (NISP) was established by Executive Order 12829 to ensure that cleared U.S. defense industry contract personnel safeguard the classified information in their possession while performing work on contracts, programs, bids, or research and development efforts. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not have a Memorandum of Agreement with Defense Security Service (DSS). Verification of a Security Clearance must be processed through the Special Security Officer located in the Planning and National Security Service within the Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness.

d. Custom software development and outsourced operations must be located in the U.S. to the maximum extent practical. If such services are proposed to be performed abroad and are not disallowed by other VA policy or mandates, the contractor/subcontractor must state where all non-U.S. services are provided and detail a security plan, deemed to be acceptable by VA, specifically to address mitigation of the resulting problems of communication, control, data protection, and so forth. Location within the U.S. may be an evaluation factor.

e. The contractor or subcontractor must notify the Contracting Officer immediately when an employee working on a VA system or with access to VA information is reassigned or leaves the contractor or subcontractor's employ. The Contracting Officer must also be notified immediately by the contractor or subcontractor prior to an unfriendly termination.

3. VA INFORMATION CUSTODIAL LANGUAGE

a. Information made available to the contractor or subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor/subcontractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA. This clause expressly limits the contractor/subcontractor's rights to use data as described in Rights in Data - General, FAR 52.227-14(d) (1).

b. VA information should not be co-mingled, if possible, with any other data on the contractors/subcontractor's information systems or media storage systems in order to ensure VA requirements related to data protection and media sanitization can be met. If co-mingling must be allowed to meet the requirements of the business need, the contractor must ensure that VA's information is returned to the VA or destroyed in accordance with VA's sanitization requirements. VA reserves the right to conduct on site inspections of contractor and subcontractor IT resources to ensure data security controls, separation of data and job duties, and destruction/media sanitization procedures are in compliance with VA directive requirements.

c. Prior to termination or completion of this contract, contractor/ subcontractor must not destroy information received from VA, or gathered/ created by the contractor in the course of performing this contract without prior written approval by the VA. Any data destruction done on behalf of VA by a contractor/subcontractor must be done in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements as outlined in VA Directive 6300, Records and Information Management and its Handbook 6300.1 Records Management Procedures, applicable VA Records Control Schedules, and VA Handbook 6500.1, Electronic Media Sanitization. Self-certification by the contractor that the data destruction requirements above have been met must be sent to the VA Contracting Officer within 30 days of termination of the contract.

d. The contractor/subcontractor must receive, gather, store, back up, maintain, use, disclose and dispose of VA information only in compliance with the terms of the contract and applicable Federal and VA information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies. If Federal or VA information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies become applicable to the VA information or information systems after execution of the contract, or if NIST issues or updates applicable FIPS or Special Publications (SP) after execution of this contract, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith to implement the information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies in this contract.

e. The contractor/subcontractor shall not make copies of VA information except as authorized and necessary to perform the terms of the agreement or to preserve electronic information stored on contractor/subcontractor electronic storage media for restoration in case any electronic equipment or data used by the contractor/subcontractor needs to be restored to an operating state. If copies are made for restoration purposes, after the restoration is complete, the copies must be appropriately destroyed.

f. If VA determines that the contractor has violated any of the information confidentiality, privacy, and security provisions of the contract, it shall be sufficient grounds for VA to withhold payment to the contractor or third party or terminate the contract for default or terminate for cause under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12.

g. If a VHA contract is terminated for cause, the associated BAA must also be terminated and appropriate actions taken in accordance with VHA Handbook 1600.01, Business Associate Agreements. Absent an agreement to use or disclose protected health information, there is no business associate relationship.

h. The contractor/subcontractor must store, transport, or transmit VA sensitive information in an encrypted form, using VA-approved encryption tools that are, at a minimum, FIPS 140-2 validated.

i. The contractor/subcontractor's firewall and Web services security controls, if applicable, shall meet or exceed VA's minimum requirements. VA Configuration Guidelines are available upon request.

j. Except for uses and disclosures of VA information authorized by this contract for performance of the contract, the contractor/subcontractor may use and disclose VA information only in two other situations: (i) in response to a qualifying order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or (ii) with VA's prior written approval. The contractor/subcontractor must refer all requests for, demands for production of, or inquiries about, VA information and information systems to the VA contracting officer for response.

k. Notwithstanding the provision above, the contractor/subcontractor shall not release VA records protected by Title 38 U.S.C. 5705, confidentiality of medical quality assurance records and/or Title 38 U.S.C. 7332, confidentiality of certain health records pertaining to drug addiction, sickle cell anemia, alcoholism or alcohol abuse, or infection with human immunodeficiency virus.

If the contractor/subcontractor is in receipt of a court order or other requests for the above mentioned information, that contractor/subcontractor shall immediately refer such court orders or other requests to the VA contracting officer for response.

l. For service that involves the storage, generating, transmitting, or exchanging of VA sensitive information but does not require C&A or an MOU-ISA for system interconnection, the contractor/subcontractor must complete a Contractor Security Control Assessment (CSCA) on a yearly basis and provide it to the COR.

4. INFORMATION SYSTEM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

a. Information systems that are designed or developed for or on behalf of VA at non-VA facilities shall comply with all VA directives developed in accordance with FISMA, HIPAA, NIST, and related VA security and privacy control requirements for Federal information systems. This includes standards for the protection of electronic PHI, outlined in 45 C.F.R. Part 164, Subpart C, information and system security categorization level designations in accordance with FIPS 199 and FIPS 200 with implementation of all baseline security controls commensurate with the FIPS 199 system security categorization (reference Appendix D of VA Handbook 6500, VA Information Security Program). During the development cycle a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) must be completed, provided to the COR, and approved by the VA Privacy Service in accordance with Directive 6507, VA Privacy Impact Assessment.

b. The contractor/subcontractor shall certify to the COR that applications are fully functional and operate correctly as intended on systems using the VA Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC), and the common security configuration guidelines provided by NIST or the VA. This includes Internet Explorer 7 configured to operate on Windows XP and Vista (in Protected Mode on Vista) and future versions, as required.

c. The standard installation, operation, maintenance, updating, and patching of software shall not alter the configuration settings from the VA approved and FDCC configuration.