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36C26320Q0402 04-24-2020

SCOTT MORRISON scott.morrison2@va.gov 605-336-3230 04-30-2020

11:59PM

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

X 100

X

561612

$19.5 Million

N/A

X

Multiple VA Facilities (see attached

Statement of Work and Price Schedule for listing of VA facilities)

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

Tungsten Electronic Invoicing

VA Tungsten Number: AAA544240062 va.registration@tungsten-network.com

Refer to VAAR Clause 852.232-72

See CONTINUATION Page

SECURITY SERVICE to support the VISN 23 VA

Midwest Health Care Network for facilities located in

Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.

Resultant contract will be a Blanket Purchase Agreement

(BPA). The intent is to procure services from security service vendor(s). The quantity is estimated and there is no guarantee that the estimated quantity will be required or ordered or that conditions affecting the need will be stable or normal. The Government cannot predetermine a precise quantity that will be needed during the period of performance. Quantity is estimated and may fluctuate.

Offeror will identify the specific facility location when submitting offer. One (1) BPA award per location.

Evaluation of Offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

Offerors shall be registered and active in the System for

Award Management (SAM) and verified in the VA VIP VetBiz systems prior to receipt of quotes and prior to BPA award.

The Department of Labor (DOL) Service Contract Act (SCA)

Wage Determinations (WD) apply to each location where services will be performed. See Attached DOL SCA WDs.

See CONTINUATION Page

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA); funded by orders issued against the BPA

X X

X one(1)

Scott Morrison

36C26320Q0360

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 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) TERMS AND CONDITIONS

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

2018)

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

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2020)

C.3 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.4 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND

REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (APR

2014)

C.5 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)

C.6 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C.7 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.8 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 41

C.9 52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

C.10 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.11 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.12 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (DEVIATION)

C.13 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.14 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.15 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

C.16 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN

2008)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

DOL WAGE DETERMINATIONS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019)

E.2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.3 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.5 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2019)

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

E.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

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:

Business Name:

DUNS Number:

Contact Person:

Email:

Phone:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer

Name: Scott Morrison, Contracting Officer

Email: scott.morrison2@va.gov

Phone: 605-336-3230 ext 7859

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 [Biweekly, in arears]

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 Tungsten Electronic Invoicing VA Tungsten Number: AAA544240062 va.registration@tungsten-network.com Refer to VAAR Clause 852.232-72

ELECTRONIC INVOICING: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center

(FSC), has changed the accounts payable process and has transitioned to electronic invoicing.

Your participation in this existing process is required in order to continue providing products or services to the Department of Veteran Affairs in compliance with the Improper Payments mailto:scott.morrison2@va.gov

Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (IPERA) and Mandate AN97. To begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge, please visit the following website:

http://ob10.com/us/en/veterans-affairs-us/ and review the electronic invoicing process.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT. Security Services to support the VA Health Care facilities located within VISN 23. The contractor shall furnish all services ordered for the identified VA facility for the stated period of performance to provide the requested security services described in this document.

EXTENT OF OBLIGATION: This Agreement places no obligation on the Government to purchase a minimum amount of supplies or services. The Government will be obligated only to the extent of the orders actually placed against the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) by the

Contracting Officer(s) listed below. The Vendor shall be responsible for verifying that only the authorized Contracting Officer(s) are placing orders.

Award of a Blanket Purchase Agreement: The Contract Officer reserves the right to award to more than one qualified offeror based on the offerors ability to provide security service to one or more locations cited in the Performance Work Statement and Price/Cost Schedule in this document. A multi-award BPA resulting from this document is at the discretion of the Contract

Officer.

Sub-contracting Requirements: Prime contractor shall clearly state sub-contracting intentions within quote data. Sub-contracting shall be specified within quote documents clearly citing total dollar value to be allocated to sub-contractor(s). See VAAR 852.219-10 on page 44.

INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PLACE ORDERS UNDER THE BPA.

Network Contracting Office 23 Scott Morrison, Contracting Officer Scott.morrison2@va.gov 605-336-3230 x7859

Network Contracting Office 23 Travis Johnson, Contracting Officer Travis.Johnson2@va.gov 605.333.6822 http://ob10.com/us/en/veterans-affairs-us/ mailto:Scott.morrison2@va.gov mailto:Travis.Johnson2@va.gov

INVOICES. Invoice(s) shall be submitted weekly, biweekly, or an agreed timeframe by the contractor and the government.

PROCEDURE FOR PLACING ORDERS: All orders will be made through the Contractor by the authorized Contracting Officer identified above. All BPA Orders shall be issued by the

Contracting Officer identified above and signed by both, the VA Contracting Officer and awarded Contractor.

OBLIGATION OF FUNDS. This BPA does not obligate any funds. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized BPA Orders issued and awarded under the BPA by the authorized Contracting Officer.

MAXIMUM BPA ORDER LIMIT. The maximum order amount is set forth in FAR Clause

52.216-19 (Order Limitations) as listed in the Table of Contents of this document.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES. The quantities referenced in the Price Schedule are estimated quantities based on current and projected staffing vacancies, and a projection of staffing shortage due to COVID-19 pandemic. The estimated quantity is not a guarantee to the contractor. Actual quantities on Orders issued against a BPA could be less than, equal to, or greater than estimated quantities that are referenced. It is possible that no orders would be placed against this BPA.

PRECEDENCE. The terms and conditions included in this BPA apply to all purchases made pursuant to it. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and the

Contractor’s invoice, the provisions of this BPA will take precedence. The Contractor's unconditional acceptance of this BPA, including all terms and conditions herein shall be considered binding upon the delivery of the first BPA Order placed hereunder by the assigned Contracting Officer. Failure of the Contractor to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the BPA and/or any BPA Orders placed hereunder may be cause for the cancellation of this BPA.

CANCELLATION OF BPA. The Government may cancel the BPA at any time by notifying the Contractor at least 30 days in advance. BPA cancellation does not release the

Contractor from their duty to continue BPA order performance on existing BPA orders.

GENERAL: The Terms and Conditions referenced at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

52.212-4 are hereby made part of this Agreement.

Questions regarding this document can be addressed by:

Scott Morrison, Contract Officer 2501 W. 22nd Street Sioux Falls SD 57105 Phone: (605) 336-3230 extension 7859 scott.morrison2@va.gov mailto:scott.morrison2@va.gov

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVIC

ES

QUANTIT

Y

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4,416.00 HR ________________

2 GUARDS at the Ft. Meade campus, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS A DAY COVERAGE, 92 days

VA Black Hills Health Care System 113 Comanche Road Fort Meade, SD 57741 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2020 POP End: 07-31-2020

2 GUARDS at Hot Springs Campus for 7 DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS PER DAY COVERAGE, 92 days

VA Black Hills Health Care System 500 North 5th St Hot Springs, SD 57747

Contract Period: Base

4 GUARDS, 12 HOUR OF COVERAGE/ SEVEN DAYS A

WEEK - 92 days

Iowa City VA Health Care System 601 Highway 6 W Iowa City, IA 52246-2208

5,340.00 HR ________________

3 GUARDS TOTAL

2 GUARDS, 24HRS A DAY COVERAGE, SEVEN DAYS A

WEEK - 92 days

1 GUARD, 14 HOURS PER DAY COVERAGE, FIVE DAYS A

WEEK- 66 days

VA Central Iowa Health Care System 3600 30th Street Des Moines, IA 50310-1318

5,460.00 HR ________________

7 GUARDS , 12 HOUR COVERAGE, FIVE DAYS A WEEK,

HOURS VALUE EXCLUDES FEDERAL HOLIDAYS - 65 days

VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System 4101 Woolworth Ave Omaha, NE 68105-3601

Contract Period: Base

2,208.00 HR ________________

2 GUARDS, 12 HOUR COVERAGE, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK -

92 days

St. Cloud VA Health Care System 4801 Veterans Drive, Build 9, CD07 Saint Cloud, MN 56303

Contract Period: Base

2 GUARDS at the Ft. Meade campus, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS A DAY COVERAGE, 92 days

VA Black Hills Health Care System 113 Comanche Road Fort Meade, SD 57741 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2020 POP End: 10-31-2020

4,416.00 HR ________________ ________________

2 GUARDS at Hot Springs Campus for 7 DAYS A WEEK, 24

HOURS PER DAY COVERAGE, 92 days

VA Black Hills Health Care System

Contract Period: Option 1

4 GUARDS, 12 HOUR OF COVERAGE/ SEVEN DAYS A

WEEK - 92 days

Iowa City VA Health Care System

5,340.00 HR ________________

3 GUARDS TOTAL

2 GUARDS, 24HRS A DAY COVERAGE, SEVEN DAYS A

WEEK - 92 days

1 GUARD, 14 HOURS PER DAY COVERAGE, FIVE DAYS A

WEEK- 66 days

VA Central Iowa Health Care System

5,460.00 HR ________________

7 GUARDS , 12 HOUR COVERAGE, FIVE DAYS A WEEK,

HOURS VALUE EXCLUDES FEDERAL HOLIDAYS - 65 days

VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System 4101 Woolworth Ave Omaha, NE 68105-3601

Contract Period: Option 1

2,208.00 HR ________________

2 GUARDS, 12 HOUR COVERAGE, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK -

92 days

St. Cloud VA Health Care System 4801 Veterans Drive, Build 9, CD07 Saint Cloud, MN 56303

Contract Period: Option 1

2,640.00 HR ________________

2 GUARDS at the Ft. Meade campus, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS A DAY COVERAGE, 92 days

VA Black Hills Health Care System 113 Comanche Road Fort Meade, SD 57741 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2020 POP End: 12-25-2020

2 GUARDS at Hot Springs Campus for 7 DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS PER DAY COVERAGE, 92 days

VA Black Hills Health Care System

Contract Period: Option 2

4 GUARDS, 12 HOUR OF COVERAGE/ SEVEN DAYS A

WEEK - 92 days

Iowa City VA Health Care System

Contract Period: Option 2

3,200.00 HR ________________

3 GUARDS TOTAL

2 GUARDS, 24HRS A DAY COVERAGE, SEVEN DAYS A

WEEK - 92 days

1 GUARD, 14 HOURS PER DAY COVERAGE, FIVE DAYS A

WEEK- 66 days

VA Central Iowa Health Care System

Contract Period: Option 2

3,192.00 HR ________________

7 GUARDS , 12 HOUR COVERAGE, FIVE DAYS A WEEK,

HOURS VALUE EXCLUDES FEDERAL HOLIDAYS - 65 days

VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System 4101 Woolworth Ave Omaha, NE 68105-3601

Contract Period: Option 2

1,320.00 HR ________________

2 GUARDS, 12 HOUR COVERAGE, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK -

92 days

St. Cloud VA Health Care System 4801 Veterans Drive, Build 9, CD07 Saint Cloud, MN 56303

Contract Period: Option 2

GRAND TOTAL ________________

Base Year Total $_______________________

Option 1 Total $________________________

Option 2 Total $________________________

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICE

1. Scope of Work: The VISN 23 Medical Centers has a need to provide professional and courteous uniformed and unarmed security guard services for the Department of Veterans

Affairs (VA) at multiple locations in VISN 23 see list below. The services provided shall be performed in such a manner as to ensure the safety and welfare of patients, visitors and staff. The Contractor shall furnish all transportation, management, supervision, personnel, equipment and supplies necessary to provide unarmed uniformed guard services in accordance with all the terms and conditions stated herein. There could be risk of exposure to COVID 19 during the period of performance. The risk of COVID 19 is no different on

Government property than if you were performing similar services in a non-Government location.

2. Justification: Due to the national emergency created by COVID-19 Pandemic, additional prevention and screening initiatives are required at VISN 23 Medical Centers to screen anyone entering the campuses. The COVID-19 Pandemic emergent condition has created a requirement for this limited solicitation time as identified on Page 1, block 6 and block 8.

3. Contracting Objectives: Contract is to be awarded in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and policies.

4. Qualifications: The contractor shall meet all certification, registration and licensure requirements of Federal, State or Local laws regarding operation of this type of service.

Contractor shall meet operation requirements in the state where service takes place.

5. Coverage Requirement: Task Orders shall be issued against an established Blanket

Purchase Agreement (BPA) which provide specific details as to the locations and hours being ordered for each period of performance. If additional services (ie. Overtime) are required/ coverage is needed for additional locations within VISN 23, additional Task Orders may be issued against the BPA with the concurrence of both parties of a resulting contract document. All Task Orders shall specify the location, period of coverage and hours being ordered. Location specific duties may also be incorporated into the SOW with the addition of any new locations for unarmed security guard coverage via Task Order. The hours listed below are estimates based on current needs, however, more or less hours may be ordered depending on the needs of the Government.

Estimated coverage required is based on current needs as follows:

VA Black Hills Health Care System-to include Federal Holidays

VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) has two campuses located at 113

Comanche Road, Fort Meade, SD 57741 and 500 North 5th St, Hot Springs, SD.

VA Black Hills Health Care

System

Number of Guards Period of Coverage to include Federal Holidays

Sunday 2-Fort Meade Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Sunday 2-Hot Springs Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Monday 2-Fort Meade Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Monday 2-Hot Springs Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Tuesday 2-Fort Meade Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Tuesday 2-Hot Springs Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Wednesday 2-Fort Meade Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Wednesday 2-Hot Springs Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Thursday 2-Fort Meade Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Thursday 2-Hot Springs Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Friday 2-Fort Meade Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Friday 2-Hot Springs Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Saturday 2-Fort Meade Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Saturday 2-Hot Springs Campus 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS)-to include Federal Holidays

Iowa City VA Health Care System

Police Services Site 1 Number of Guards Period of Coverage

Sunday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Monday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Tuesday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Wednesday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Thursday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Friday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Saturday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Information Desk Site 2 Number of Guards Period of Coverage

Sunday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Monday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Tuesday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Wednesday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Thursday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Friday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Saturday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Circle Drive Entrance Site 3 Number of Guards Period of Coverage

Sunday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Monday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Tuesday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Wednesday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Thursday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Friday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Saturday 1 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Emergency Department Site

Number of Guards Period of Coverage

Sunday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Monday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Tuesday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Wednesday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Thursday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Friday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Saturday 1 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

The Central Iowa Health Care System (CIHCS)-to include Federal Holidays

VA Central Iowa Health Care System

(CIHCS) Parking Garage Number of Guards Period of Coverage

Sunday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Monday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Tuesday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Wednesday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Thursday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Friday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Saturday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

(CIHCS) Emergency Room Number of Guards Period of Coverage

Sunday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Monday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Tuesday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Wednesday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Thursday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Friday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Saturday 1 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

VHANWI Omaha-to exclude Federal Holidays

VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System 4101 Woolworth Ave Omaha, NE 68105-3601

VHANWI Omaha Number of Guards Period of Coverage

Sunday 0 NA

Monday 7 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday 7 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday 7 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday 7 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday 7 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday 0 NA

St. Cloud VA Health Care System-to include Federal Holidays

St. Cloud VA Health Care System 4801 Veterans Drive, Build 9, CD07 Saint Cloud, MN 56303

St. Cloud Health Care

System

Number of Guards Period of Coverage to include Federal Holidays

Sunday 2-Main East Vehicle Check 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

(CIHCS) North Lobby Door Number of Guards Period of Coverage

Sunday 0 N/A

Monday 1 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tuesday 1 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wednesday 1 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thursday 1 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

Friday 1 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday 0 N/A

Monday 2-Main East Vehicle Check 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Tuesday 2-Main East Vehicle Check 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Wednesday 2-Main East Vehicle Check 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Thursday 2-Main East Vehicle Check 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Friday 2-Main East Vehicle Check 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Saturday 2-Main East Vehicle Check 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

The Federal Holidays as follows:

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

Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11th

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

6. Personnel:

a) Contractor employees providing services under this contract shall not have any criminal record. The Contractor shall conduct their own background checks on their employees prior to ensure suitability of performance under this contract prior to the employee’s start date. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide documentation to the Contracting

Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of these completed background check. All Contractor personnel who will provide unarmed security guard services shall obtain contractor badges from the PIV office (VA Police Department) and shall always display/wear the Contractor’s badge. There could be risk of exposure to COVID 19 during this contract. The risk of COVID 19 is no different than if you were performing similar services in the community where service takes place.

*Contractor personnel shall receive, free of charge, personal protective gear commensurate with duties performed, as deemed appropriate, IAW specific VA requirements and as applicable to each location where this service takes place.

b) Offsite Supervisor:

i. A Contractor offsite supervisor shall provide management oversight. In addition, the supervisor shall be available for direct communication with the guard on duty during the entire shift.

ii. The Contractor shall provide the name(s), telephone number(s), and addresses of the supervisor, in writing, to the Contracting Officer prior to performance under this

BPA. The term "supervisor" means a person designated, in writing, by the

Contractor, who has authority to act, for the Contractor, on a day-to-day basis at the worksite or vicinity.

iii. The offsite supervisor shall monitor the hours of duty of personnel to ensure compliance with the requirements of the BPA. Contractor employees must be present at and must be performing the required services for the period specified in the BPA or invoices will be decreased accordingly during each billing cycle (i.e., time and attendance record).

iv. The Contractor shall always have contractor employees at VISN 23 Medical Centers during the hours of operation as ordered in this statement of work.

v. Payments for leave, including sick leave or vacation time, are the responsibility of the

Contractor.

vi. The Contractor shall provide a level of supervision to ensure that employees are properly performing all duties as specified in accordance with the BPA.

vii. The Contractor shall ensure that contractor employee(s):

a. Are in uniform and present a neat appearance;

b. Dark colored tactile pants/non-faded black colored jeans recommended (No holes in pants or shirts)

c. Need to have reflective vest with “SECURITY” on it

d. Maintain a continued state of proper training

e. Possess the necessary permits, authority, etc.

f. Are able to speak, understand and read English fluently

g. Documentation is accurate

c) Unarmed Security Guards Minimum Qualification Standard:

i. Education/Experience:

a. Shall possess a high school diploma or equivalency, and have two (2) years’ experience demonstrating the ability to meet and deal with the general public and the ability to maintain poise and self-control under stress;

b. Shall demonstrate the ability to read, understand and apply printed rules, detailed orders, instruction, and training materials;

c. Shall demonstrate the ability to construct and write clear, concise, accurate and detailed reports;

d. Shall be literate in English to the extent of reading and understanding printed regulation, detailed written orders, training instruction and material, and shall be able to compose reports which convey complete information in a clear and concise manner, but accurate and detailed of incidents occurring on his/her tour of duty.

ii. Health and Physical Fitness Requirements: All employees assigned by the

Contractor to work under this BPA shall:

a. Be capable of detaining person(s) while VA or Police are notified;

b. Possess binocular vision correctable to 20/30 (Snellen);

c. Be capable of hearing ordinary conversation at 15ft with either ear without benefit of a hearing aid;

d. Be physically able to perform all general duties, functions, and activities as outlined in this SOW;

e. Have documented tuberculosis testing (TB) every two years. Shall have tested as TB-free prior to starting work on this BPA;

f. Could be risk of exposure to COVID 19 during this contract. The risk of COVID

19 is no different than if you were performing similar services in the community.

g. Be in good general health without physical defects or abnormalities, which would interfere with the performance of these duties;

h. May be subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use on a random basis.

iii. Each employee shall be given a physical examination without cost to the

Government or the employee, and medical certification attesting to the results of this examination shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer or COR on Standard Form

78 at least five (5) days prior to assignment of the employee to duty.

iv. In addition, all Contractor employees providing services specified under this BPA shall undergo a psychological assessment without cost to the Government. This psychological assessment shall be carried out in accordance with accepted professional standards by a physician or licensed practitioner authorized to conduct such examinations. For detailed policy, see the Federal Personnel Manual, Chapter

330, Medical Qualification Determinations. Security guard duties include personal encounters with patients, visitors, and employees of the Government. Encounters are often with mentally ill, irrational or disturbed persons, who, although assaultive or destructive, shall be handled with understanding, full control of force, and unimpeded judgment. Any individual having any emotional or mental condition, which could cause the individual to be a hazard to others or self, (i.e. in stressful situations and/or during physical altercations), shall not be allowed to perform services provided under this BPA.

7. Government-Furnished Property and Services: FAR Clause 52.245-4 Government-

Furnished Property (Short Form) contains the basic requirements for the operation, maintenance and protection of government property. Below are some key Government properties relevant to this BPA.

a) Standard Operation Procedures (SOP): Copies of the SOP’s shall be available at

VISN 23 Medical Centers duty posts and shall contain complete duty instructions for the post and include instructions for emergency and other procedures. The SOP’s shall not be removed from Government property or reproduced or copied in any manner unless authorized by the Contracting Officer. VA reserves the right to update the SOP as required by regulations, policies, procedures or Executive Orders issued by the

President of the United States. Most changes should be mi-nor in nature and have no impact on the terms and conditions of this BPA. In the event of major changes, the

Contracting Officer shall address the issues in writing to the Contractor. As far as possible, the Contractor’s staff shall implement any change immediately and address any conflicts or issues through the Contractor to the Contracting Officer.

b) Communications: A two-way radio to communicate with the VA staff will be provided to the contractor employees as seen fit by the COR and VA Police. All communication devices that the vendor damages or loses will be paid for by contractor.

c) Supplies: Clipboards and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be supplied to the contractor staff as needed per facility requirements.

8. Contractor Furnished Property and Supplies: The Contractor shall furnish and maintain in acceptable condition, at no cost to the Government, all items of uniform and equipment necessary to perform the services required herein, (and specified below).

a. Communication Equipment: The Contractor shall provide a method for immediate communications between the contractor staff on duty and the Contractor’s

Supervisor on duty. This can be by cell phone or radio system but must be provided by equipment furnished by the Contractor. This communication system shall be efficient and effective for the fulfillment of the BPA.

b. Uniforms: Contractor personnel shall, at all times, wear, professional in appearance, uniforms while in the performance of his/her duties. Dark colored tactile pants/non-faded black colored jeans recommended with no holes in pants. Contractor employee(s) shall wear a reflective vest with the word “SECURITY” on it. All contracted employees performing under this contract shall wear the same color and style of uniform.

9. General Guard Duties: Assignments for all locations shall include:

a. Observation: Report to VA Staff all personnel entering the facility/grounds when suspected of carrying weapons, showing hostility, or being unauthorized personnel

(e.g., children unaccompanied by adults, or solicitors).

b. Screening: Contractor employees will be responsible for conducting checks of patients, visitors and employees at the entrance area before they can enter any VA facility to ensure and help limit the spread of COVID-19. Contractor staff will notify

Police Operation/VA personnel if they have a positive screening. The post requires continuous observation and checking of persons entering the facility to ensure they have been properly screened. If person is unruly or disorderly contact Police

Operation and request a VA Police Officer.

c. Assistance: May be requested to assist assigned personnel with a patient that is incapacitated.

d. Customer Service: Meet and deal with the general public in a manner that promotes a positive image of the VISN 23 Medical Centers. Maintain poise and self-control under stress. Although there will be cordial conversation with the visitors, such contacts shall be brief. Contractor staff shall not allow personal conversation or activity to interrupt patrol movement.

e. Emergencies: In the case of an emergency condition the contractor staff shall respond in accordance with the SOP, VISN 23 Medical Centers provided training and the Contractor’s provided training. Remaining calm and professional is the minimal expectation.

f. Building/Grounds Surveillance: Conduct foot patrols in accordance with VISN 23

Medical Centers training and direction. Maintain an operations journal, documenting all security related activity.

g. Traffic: Shall Maintain the safety and efficiency of traffic, as well as the safety of pedestrians while allowing COVID-19 screening tasks to proceed.

h. Unauthorized access: Discover and detain (per Contractor policy and in conjunction with VA policy) persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to

Government property.

i. Civil disturbances: Perform other functions as necessary in the event or occurrence of civil disturbances or other criminal acts adversely affecting the security and safety of the Government, its employees, property and the general public lawfully on buildings or on the grounds of the Government.

j. Injury or illness: Obtain professional assistance in accordance with procedures in the SOP in the event of injury or illness to Government employees or others while in the building or on the grounds.

10. Location Specific Guard Duties

a) VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) Requirement: Requires two unarmed security guards at each campus. They will be conducting the COVID-19 screening of persons entering the both VA campuses listed below. They shall monitor the entry and exit of all individuals through the main entrance at 113 Comanche Road, Fort Meade, SD 57741, and 500 North 5th St, Hot Springs, SD 57702, Monday- Sunday

12:00 am – 11:59 pm to include federal holidays.

b) Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS)-to include Federal Holidays: Requires four (4) unarmed security guards, all working shifts of 1800 to 0600 hours seven nights a week. Main facility, Building One, 601 Hwy 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246. Two will be stationed at entrances monitoring individuals coming into the facility (after they have been screened by VA screeners). This will require a combination of standing, walking, sitting and ensuring visibility. One will be stationed at the Iowa City, IA VA surveillance system center, and will entail monitoring surveillance cameras, and notifying Officers of suspicious/unusual activity. One will be stationed in the Emergency Department to ensure visibility and deterrence of inappropriate behavior. This will require a combination of standing, walking and sitting. All unarmed security guards will be issued a radio for communication with on duty police officers.

c) Central Iowa Health Care System (CIHCS)-to include Federal Holidays: Six (6) unarmed security guards, One (1) will work the parking garage from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm and One (1) will work 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. The security guard will be in the parking garage and will be required to walk the area to provide a visible deterrent and assistance to veteran, patients and visitors that park in the garage. One (1) will work the

Emergency Room Area from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm and 1 will work 6:00 pm to 6:00 am and provide overwatch to the screeners as veterans, patients, visitors and employees as they enter the facility. They may at times be asked and required to assist the screeners.

One (1) will work the North Lobby Entrance Area from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm and 1 will work 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and provide over watch to the screeners as veterans, patients, visitors and employees as they enter the facility. They will at times be asked and required to assist the screeners. All will be required to provide direction to all who are not displaying a screening stick with the proper date

d) VHANWI Omaha-to exclude Federal Holidays: VHANWI Omaha Requirement:

Seven (7) unarmed security guards to assist each of the six (6) monitoring and screening check points. The primary purpose will be to provide a visual deterrent to acts of hostility or lack of cooperation with the screeners. They shall be at either one of the four interior screening points or one of the two exterior checkpoints and the final guard will act as a rover to assist in increased traffic flow. They will assist in COVID-19 screening of persons entering the facility. All screening and checkpoint activities will be conducted at the Omaha VA Campus at 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha NE, 68105.

e) St. Cloud Health Care System: Two unarmed security guards conducting the COVID-

19 screening of persons entering the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. They shall monitor the entry and exit of all vehicles and individuals through the east entrance (4 way stop) at 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud MN 56303. Monday- Sunday 6:00 pm –

6:00am to include federal holidays.

11. Identification, Parking, Smoking, and VA Regulations: The Contractor's employees shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the VA. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas.

Information on parking is available from VISN 23 Medical Center Police Department. VISN

23 Medical Centers will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the

Contractor under any conditions. The use of Tobacco products is prohibited on all VA campuses. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court

12. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Unless otherwise stated within the Contract

Officers Representative (COR) Delegation Letter, the Contractor shall not accept a change in the terms of this document by any other person(s) other than the Contracting Officer. The

Government may appoint a COR. If so, a Delegation of Authority letter shall be forwarded to the Contractor after a resulting contract document becomes effective.

13. Quality Control Plan:

a. The Contractor shall implement and maintain a complete quality control program (QCP).

The Contractor’s QCP shall include no less than the following:

i. A statement describing how the Contractor will meet the basic requirements of a resulting contract that mirrors requirements cited in this document

a. The QCP shall be provided and updated whenever there is major turnover of personnel. A major turnover: Two or more employees.

ii. A method for identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the performance deficiency becomes unacceptable. The QCP shall contain processes for corrective actions without dependence upon Government direction and shall maintain records of all Contractor QC inspections and corrective actions.

iii. A method of recording or logging the activities of the Contractor, which would demonstrate the Contractor's ability to maintain the minimum requirements of a resulting contract.

b. The Contractor shall provide quality control or assurance reports to the COR or Contract

Officer (CO) upon request. The report shall include the results of the reviews, identification of problems and a correction plan.

14. Personnel: Unless cited within the COR Delegation Letter, complaints concerning Contract

Personnel performance or conduct shall be dealt with by the Contractor, and/or the COR with the final decision made by the Contracting Officer.

15. Contractor Personnel Security Requirements: No access to VA network (s) is required or needed.

a. Position Sensitivity: The position sensitivity has been designated as Incidental

Access. Contractor employees and/or agents will not be given access to VA systems or data.

b. Background Investigation: The level of background investigation shall be commensurate with the required level of access and National Agency Check with

Written Inquiries. Security Requirements: VA Directive 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 1, 2, 6, 7, 9 Appendix D. See the attached VA Directive 6500.6 document.

16. VA Sensitive Information & Data Security Requirements:

a. Paper, plastic or other similar based media containing VA sensitive data that is not sent to the VA will be properly disposed of by the contractor employee(s) into shredder bins located in the VISN 23 Police Departments. No VA sensitive information shall leave with the unarmed security guards.

b. The Contractor shall take due diligence to ensure that VA sensitive information and data that is viewed, faxed or similarly transmitted, or discussed verbally is protected from unapproved disclosure.

c. VA sensitive information and data shall not be transmitted across the Internet unencrypted (including email and instant messaging) and shall be protected by (VA-

VPN) VA Virtual Private Network and/or VA approved encryption process (Example: PKI

- Public Key Infra-structure).

d. VA sensitive information shall not reside on non-VA systems or devices unless specifically designated and approved as appropriate for the terms of the contract. All systems that store or process VA data shall be protected with VA approved encryption

(typically FISPS 140-2 compliant).

e. Any security violations or suspected violations shall be immediately reported to the VA

Contracting Officer and the assigned VA Information Security Officer (ISO) and Privacy

Officer.

17. Records Management: The Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

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

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

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

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

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

Contracting Officer Representative at the location where service(s) take place. The

Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

18. Special Contract Security Requirements: Due to the increased emphasis on privacy and information security, the following training is required as follows;

a. Privacy Training: Contractor and their sub-contractors assigned work under the contract are required to receive annual information security awareness training and patient privacy as established by HIPAA statues. Training must meet VHA’s and the

Department of Health and Human Services Standards for Privacy of Individually identifiable health information. Contractor shall provide documented proof to the contracting officer that all contractor employees assigned work and/or having access to Protected Health Information have received annual training. Privacy Officer will provide paper training to be completed on Talent Management System (TMS) 10176

VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness as well as TMS 10203 Privacy and

HIPAA Training.

19. Policies and Regulations: The VA’s Policies and Regulations are confidential in nature and cannot be released outside of official VA channels. The VA will provide the Contractor employees with training on the VA’s Policies, Regulations, and

SOP’s.

20. Qualifications:

a. The Contractor shall be properly licensed by Federal, State and local authorities, to pro-vide the services required at the VISN 23 Medical Centers. South Dakota does not require licensure for unarmed security guards.

b. The Contractor shall have relevant and recent (within past 4 years) experience providing the same services described herein.

c. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan that shall demonstrate the

Contractor’s ability to provide the services required cited in this document. This plan shall address

Contractor personnel training and qualifications of employees (per the Qualification

Standards listed in the Performance Work Statement).

21. Period of Performance shall not to exceed 240 Days: Three calendar months (92 days):

May 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020 (including all Federal Holidays). This contract may be extended by mutual agreement through an additional two (w) option periods defined as:

a. Option 1: 3 Calendar Months (92 days): August 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020

b. Option 2: (55 days) November 1, 2020 through December 25, 2020

*A resulting BPA cannot not exceed 240 days in total length.

End of Performance Work Statement

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

ITEMS (OCT 2018)

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

Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

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

and

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

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims

Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the

Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

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

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

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

Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the

Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic…