36C78626Q50253 Amended 9.29.2026.pdf

Document Number: 36C78626Q50253 Page 1 of 40

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30 1. REQUISITION NUMBER

F367471-27-2000002

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78626Q50253

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

09/11/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME David Hester

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

10/07/2026 17:00

CODE 36C786

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

18434 JOPLIN RD.

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 100.00 % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

X SERVICE-DISALBED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS): 562111

SIZE STANDARD: 47 million

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

0 Days: 0.00 %

0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 %

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER THE

DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM –

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

X REQUEST

FOR

QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

367471CODE15. DELIVER TO

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

CODE 36C78616. ADMINISTERED BY

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

18434 JOPLIN RD.

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

NCA-VACOCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

TUNGSTEN

http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/ veterans-affairs/

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

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

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

CHECKED

19. ITEM NUMBER 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

See Continuation Page (Section 1) Below

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

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) 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 ____ COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE _____________________________

OFFER DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE 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 THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) David Hester

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Continuation Sheet 1 FSH Solid Waste Removal SOW 2 Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Deliveries or Performance 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025) 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984)

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments 4 Solicitation Provisions

52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sept 2024) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

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852.209-70 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (OCT 2020)

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

4 Eval Criteria 4 Administative Guidance for Offerors.docx EOD Wage Determination 2015-5253.pdf

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0001 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

52.000000 WK

Description: General Waste 30 Yard Roll-Off Container (Weekly Pickup)

Period of Performance: 11/01/2026 - 10/31/2027

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0002 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

2.000000 EA

Description: General Waste 30 Yard Roll-Off Container (On-Call)

Period of Performance: 11/01/2026 - 10/31/2027

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 0002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0003 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

5.000000 EA

Description: OPTIONAL: Unscheduled pick-up and dispose of general waste 30 yd container

Period of Performance: 11/01/2026 - 10/31/2027

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 0003

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0004 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

52.000000 WK

Description: General Waste 30 Yard Roll-Off Container (Weekly Pickup)

Period of Performance: 11/01/2027 - 10/31/2028

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 1001

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0005 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

2.000000 EA

Description: General Waste 30 Yard Roll-Off Container (On-Call)

Period of Performance: 11/01/2027 - 10/31/2028

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 1002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0006 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

5.000000 EA

Description: OPTIONAL: Unscheduled pick-up and dispose of general waste 30 yd container

Period of Performance: 11/01/2027 - 10/31/2028

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 1003

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0007 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

52.000000 WK

Description: General Waste 30 Yard Roll-Off Container (Weekly Pickup)

Period of Performance: 11/01/2028 - 10/31/2029

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 2001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0008 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

2.000000 EA

Description: General Waste 30 Yard Roll-Off Container (On-Call)

Period of Performance: 11/01/2028 - 10/31/2029

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 2002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0009 See Description Below 5.000000 EA

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Description: OPTIONAL: Unscheduled pick-up and dispose of general waste 30 yd container

Period of Performance: 11/01/2028 - 10/31/2029

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 2003

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0010 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

52.000000 WK

Description: General Waste 30 Yard Roll-Off Container (Weekly Pickup)

Period of Performance: 11/01/2029 - 10/31/2030

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 3001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0011 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

2.000000 EA

Description: General Waste 30 Yard Roll-Off Container (On-Call)

Period of Performance: 11/01/2029 - 10/31/2030

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 3002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0012 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

5.000000 EA

Description: OPTIONAL: Unscheduled pick-up and dispose of general waste 30 yd container

Period of Performance: 11/01/2029 - 10/31/2030

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 3003

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0013 See Description Below

PSC: S205

52.000000 WK

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Description: General Waste 30 Yard Roll-Off Container (Weekly Pickup)

Period of Performance: 11/01/2030 - 10/31/2031

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 4001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0014 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

2.000000 EA

Description: General Waste 30 Yard Roll-Off Container (On-Call)

Period of Performance: 11/01/2030 - 10/31/2031

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 4002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0015 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

5.000000 EA

Description: OPTIONAL: Unscheduled pick-up and dispose of general waste 30 yd container

Period of Performance: 11/01/2030 - 10/31/2031

Reference Line: F367471-27-2000002 - 4003

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Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Solid Waste Removal Contract

Statement of Work

1. Introduction

The National Cemetery Administration is looking for interested parties who wish to submit an offer for the collection and disposal of solid waste that are generated on Government owned and

Government operated premises at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX 78209.

The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, tools, materials, supplies equipment and any other items necessary to perform and solid waste disposal for the National Cemetery.

Contractor shall plan, schedule, coordinate and assure effective and economical completion of all contract actions described herein. This contract is for base period with the opportunity of four (4) option years.

2. Requirements

a. Requirement One - General Waste – One (1) 30-yard Roll-Off Dumpster:

i. The contractor shall provide one (1) 30-yard roll-off dumpster for the disposal of general waste that averages 10 tons.

ii. The contractor shall perform pick-up (empty dumpster) every week (52 pick-ups per year). Dumpsters will be picked up and emptied every Wednesday between

8:00 am and 3:30pm.

iii. The dumpster shall be located near the maintenance building. The contractor shall contact designated COR to ascertain the proper location for dumpster placement.

b. Requirement Two - General Waste On-Call - One (1) 30 Yard Roll-Off Dumpster

i. Upon notification of cemetery personnel, the contractor shall deliver, and pickup of one thirty yard roll-off dumpster on an as needed basis. The government estimates that this service will be required 2 times (2 jobs) during each performance period of 12 months.

ii. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will contact the contractor to request the delivery of the dumpster. The contractor shall deliver the dumpster within 48 hours of receiving the call from the government. Cemetery personnel shall determine dumpster placement upon delivery of the dumpster.

iii. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will contact the contractor to request the retrieval of the dumpster. The contractor shall retrieve the dumpster within 24 hours of receiving the call from the government.

iv. Upon receipt, the government shall hold the on-call dumpster for no longer than five (5) business days.

v. The Contractor and COR will maintain a request log of all requested pickups to ensure they do not exceed the specific quantities specified in the Contract and/or

Task Order.

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3. Contract Changes

The Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery located at 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX

78209. The government has the right to add or delete roll-off locations under its authority during performance of this contract. The service costs incurred for any additional site(s) not listed in this

Schedule will be negotiated and added to this Schedule. However, if the Contractor has performed work for the location up to the date the location becomes deleted, the Government will pay those actual costs incurred by performance under this contract. Any contractor proposed changes, additions, or deletions from this listing shall be made known to the COR in advance and in writing no less than 30 days from proposed effective date.

4. Goals

The primary goal of this contract is for an experienced Contractor to successfully perform the

“Required Service”, which is to collect and dispose of solid waste as designated in this Statement of

Work.

5. Required Service

Services on this requirement will be on a fixed schedule. On occasion, the Contractor may be required to make additional pick-ups for a location on the fixed schedule. The Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) or the designated Cemetery Staff will notify the Contractor by telephone. The

Contractor shall perform within 48 hours of notification. On-call pickups shall be at the same unit price as a scheduled pickup. The Contractor will be paid for actual services performed.

6. Option Year Line Items.

a. Option line items for the following years will be evaluated for award purposes. But only those line items that are for the base period total will be awarded for the base period.

Future exercise of line item options will be made by the Contracting Officer (CO) after a determination of satisfactory performance by the Contractor. If exercised, the

Contracting Officer will exercise the option through a modification to the contract. All line items, once exercised, will be added and considered "required service". The

Government does not guarantee the Contractor every option year(s).

7. Contractor Requirements

a. Contractor Qualifications

Contractors shall have the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and resources to perform the work herein; within the best industry standards and practices; and have a minimum of five (5) years prior experience in the business of recycling and waste services.

Additionally, the Contractor represents that it is familiar with the scope and nature of the work required by the National Cemetery and understands the conditions under which it will be obligated to operate. The Contractor shall identify and submit with quote, to the

Contracting Officer, the following information for the key personnel working directly on the project: name, title, project role position and phone number. The Contractor shall make no substitutions or subcontracts without obtaining prior Contracting Officer’s approval of the persons. The Contractor shall describe the educational background, Document Number: 36C78626Q50253 Page 11 of 40 directly related work experience, professional development, and demonstrated performance record of key personnel.

b. Personnel Qualifications

i. Qualified personnel are essential for the performance of this contract to ensure that requests for pick-ups are responded to in a prompt, responsive, and safe manner. All

Contractor personnel performing under this contract shall be able to speak English and communicate effectively.

ii. The Contractor shall provide drivers, as well as other employees necessary to work under this contract, which have participated in organizational driver training and

OSHA required safety programs. Every driver performing under this contract shall possess a current, valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the appropriate endorsements when operating vehicles that require such licenses. Operators of any equipment or vehicle within the Cemetery shall follow all traffic regulations and rules such as but not limited to speed limits and weight restrictions.

iii. The individual proposed by the Contractor must be acceptable to the National

Cemetery. There shall be no change in personnel holding this position without prior written approval of the National Cemetery. This individual is always subject to the rules and regulations of the National Cemetery Administration while on National

Cemetery property. Dress and appearance must be neat and reflect the professional image of the Contractor’s company. The selected individuals shall always carry proper identification on them while on National Cemetery property.

c. Contractor Uniforms

• All workers on site shall be recognizable as employees of the contractor by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company, or by wearing appropriate badges which display the Contractor’s company and employee name.

d. Contractor Vehicles

• The name or logo of the Contractor shall be clearly displayed on all vehicles used on the job site.

• Maximum weight limitation for bridges within the Cemetery is fifteen (15) tons .

Therefore, the Contractor’s truck if using the Cemetery roadways shall not exceed this 15-ton limit loaded nor unloaded.

• The maximum clearance at some locations in the Cemetery is limited to an overhead clearance of 11’ 6”.

• The contractor, when loaded, will exit the Cemetery via the North Gate located adjacent to the Northwest corner of the Maintenance yard, travel west down Winan’s

Road to the intersection of Harry Wurzbach and Winan’s Road.

• The contractor shall use vehicles constructed to prevent loss of waste or fluid/gray water from vehicle beds during transport and vehicles shall be covered or enclosed to prevent contents from escaping. Any material thrown from or falling off the truck shall be immediately collected and returned to the truck by the Contractor. Any property damage resulting from an unsecure load or from material being dropped or thrown shall be the responsibility of the contractor and must be reported immediately.

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• The COR will inspect the Contractor’s vehicles, all dumpsters and surrounding areas for quality of service as stated in this contract.

• All vehicles shall have required standard safety equipment, spill kits and current valid state inspection, DOT and/or other endorsements/requirements.

8. Contractor’s Representative

Upon contract award, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer the name of the person that has been designated and assigned to this contract as the Prime Contractor’s

Representative. The Prime Contractor’s Representative will exercise overall management responsibility for the contract effort, receive technical direction, and handle problems arising under the contract, as well as serve as the primary point of contact for day to day operations of the program. The Prime Contractor’s Representative is further responsible for coordinating matters of mutual concern with the Government representatives. The Prime Contractor’s

Representative may designate an inspector for purposes of this contract who may work with the contractor regarding extra pick-ups or minor issues if they arise.

9. Supervision

a. The Contractor shall supervise the removal, transportation, and disposal of the solid waste and recyclable materials to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity. The Contractor shall be responsible for taking disciplinary actions with respect to Contractor’s employees as may be necessary.

c. The Contracting Officer may require removal from the job site any employee of the

Contractor deemed to be unsuitable or otherwise objectionable or whose continued employment under this contract is deemed to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of the Government.

10. Regulatory Compliance, Permits, Licenses.

a. The Contractor shall have applicable licenses and permits necessary to perform the work required under this contract prior to the start of performance. Copies of all such permits and licenses shall be current and valid. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer when requested, specifically, but not limited to, proof of all licenses, state and local permits, as well as copies of organizational participation in driver training and safety programs. The

Contractor shall provide evidence that every driver performing under this contract has a current and valid CDL with the appropriate endorsements if the vehicles they operate require such certification.

b. Contractor shall, without expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations.

c. The Contractor must submit to the Contracting Officer proof of insurance coverage and the amount of coverage at contract award. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer if the insurance coverage is terminated or modified below the limits originally provided to the

Contracting Officer.

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d. The Contractor shall perform operations associated with this contract in accordance with all current Federal/State/Local environmental protection regulations applicable to the management of recycled materials and solid waste.

11. Disposal Sites and Facilities

a. The Contractor shall identify all sites/facilities to be used for waste disposal before contract performance. The Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer at time of contract award, if any past or ongoing violations have occurred at disposal sites/facilities to be used by the

Contractor. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of the specific violations, how they were rectified, if violations are ongoing, and whether the Contractor is still using that specific disposal site or facility.

b. If at any time during the course of the contract, a disposal site/facility is used by the

Contractor receives a Notice of Violation, the Contractor shall immediately notify the

Contracting Officer.

c. Contractors shall utilize only disposal sites/facilities that are certified by Federal, State, Local agencies and the Environmental Protection Agency. Contractor shall submit a listing (by company name, address and type of material accepted), with quote, of all disposal sites/facilities intended to be utilized under this contract to the Contracting Officer.

12. Billing

a. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will pay the Contractor once per month for services performed.

b. For the waste pickups, the Contractor shall submit an itemized invoice monthly. Invoices shall reflect the following:

i. Name and Address of the Contractor;

ii. Invoice date;

iii. Contract order number and line item(s);

iv. Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of services performed;

v. Driver name(s);

vi. Truck number;

vii. Pick-up date(s);

viii. Number of dumpsters;

ix. Container pick-up location; and

x. Name, title, phone number and mailing address of person to be notified in the event of a defective invoice.

c. All Contractor’s service tickets for trash services shall be given as proof of service performed to the COR and the designated Cemetery Staff. The Contractor shall indicate on the ticket their company name, truck number, date and container pickup locations.

Both the Contracting Officer’s Representative or designated Cemetery Staff and the

Contractor’s driver shall sign the ticket upon completion of the pickup(s). The

Contractor shall leave 1 copy of the ticket with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Another copy shall be submitted with the Contractor’s monthly invoice.

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d. The Contractor shall be accountable for the delivery tickets. If a ticket is voided or lost, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with the voided ticket or a written explanation for the lost ticket.

e. The Contracting Officer will work with Contractor, after award, for the most efficient way to bill that will be agreeable to both the Government and to the Contractor. The

Government will accept invoices only after services are rendered. Invoices received before the performance of service will be rejected and returned to the Contractor.

f. All quantities are estimated and not binding on the Government. The Contractor will be paid for actual services approved by the Contracting Officer and successfully performed by the Contractor.

13. Verification of Service

a. The Contractor shall forward all monthly invoices to the Contracting Officer and designated COR.

b. Copies of each invoice shall be forwarded to the COR and Cemetery Director.

c. The COR will be responsible for checking the invoice against contract requirements and verifying service items indicated on the invoice. If service was not delivered or incorrectly invoiced, the COR will document in writing the discrepancies and will forward to the CO. The CO will contact the Contractor and/or return the invoice.

d. If the CO does not contact the Contractor, it will be assumed the invoice is correct and has been approved for payment. The cemetery will retain copies of the approved invoice for their records and for future reference if questions should arise.

e. Invoices will then be paid by way of electronic funds transfer.

14. Dumpsters

a. Container/Dumpster Type

The dumpsters shall be dark brown in color for trash. Additionally, the dumpsters must be labeled appropriately for trash with a minimum of 6” letters and shall also have cemetery approved decal of approximately 12 inches square. All trash and recycling dumpsters shall be pre-approved by the COR, washable, without holes, durable workable wheels (if applicable to the container) and with all operable drain plugs.

b. Delivery of Dumpsters

After the Contractor submits a proposed delivery schedule of dumpsters to the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to establish the container delivery schedule. If the COR is not available to be onsite for the delivery, the COR can designate the Cemetery Staff to work with the contractor on the establishment of delivery schedule. The exact location of the placement and the approval of all container styles and types prior to placement of container(s) should be provided to the

Contractor by the COR. The Contractor shall notify the COR or the designated inspector of any problems associated with the delivery of dumpsters in order to resolve any logistical problems or misinformation.

c. Contractor’s Responsibility for dumpsters

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1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the delivery, maintenance, and removal of dumpsters and equipment, throughout the contract period. All dumpsters shall be kept free from holes, vermin, or foreign matter which might cause personal injury or damage to clothing. The dumpsters must not emit unpleasant odors, as identified by the COR or

Cemetery representative. Unpleasant odors shall be immediately corrected by the

Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor must have approval in writing from the COR prior to any chemical or biological agent application or use on government land/facilities prior to application. Contractor shall provide in advance with the COR an

SDS sheet for any such agent prior to approved use. Failure by the Contractor to take action to correct a container(s) defective condition will be grounds for finding the

Contractor in default and could cause the termination of this contract.

2. Dumpsters shall be always kept in proper repair, cleaned and sanitized in accordance with sanitation codes (Federal or County). Dumpster’s exterior painted surfaces, lettering and decals shall be maintained in good condition without fading or missing components or information. Waste water shall be emptied into the Contractor’s truck.

3. Dumpsters shall be both picked up and returned/replaced empty on the same day. Also, all dumpsters shall be returned substantially on the landing pad after emptying (for those areas with landing pads).

4. The Contractor shall provide substitute dumpsters within 24 hours of notification of defective container/dumpster, including weekends and holidays, for areas that the CO determines to be critical. The Contractor shall provide a substitute container within 72 hours for areas determined to be non-critical by the CO. All dumpsters shall be approved by the COR before use.

5. The Government will not be held responsible for damage to the Contractor's equipment.

All Contractor equipment shall be properly maintained by the Contractor so as to minimize mechanical problems and breakdowns. All vehicles shall have required standard safety equipment, spill kits and current valid state inspection, DOT and/or other endorsements/requirements. The contractor will be responsible for the immediate clean-up, proper disposal and reporting of all hazard waste spills within the Cemetery. All spills shall be reported to the COR and the Cemetery Director immediately for action and documentation. Failure to do so may result in criminal or civil action and grounds for finding the Contractor in default and could cause the termination of this contract.

6. Contractor shall remove all dumpsters belonging to the Contractor from the site upon expiration of this contract.

15. Inspection of Services – Fixed Price.

a. Definitions- “Services,” as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

b. The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the

Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

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c. The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

d. If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, without additional charge, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

e. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements with no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by performing the work again, the Government may (1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

f. If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may

(1) by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract for default.

g. The COR will inspect the Contractor’s vehicles, all dumpsters and surrounding areas for the quality of service performed.

16. General Conditions

a. Negotiating Season Pick-Up/Pull Dates.

Where the Cemetery’s ability to provide a safe and healthy area will not be impaired, the specific days of the week that the Cemetery has specified for service may not be negotiated after award.

b. Maintaining the Container/Dumpster Sites.

The Contractor shall leave the service loading area in a clean and orderly condition.

Contractor shall pick-up debris/trash that is in immediate area (10 feet) of receptacle after each pickup. Lids shall be left in the closed position on all dumpsters, where applicable, after being emptied by the contractor.

c. Receive Telephone Notification.

The Contractor shall receive telephone notification from the COR or designated

Cemetery Staff for unscheduled pickup. Upon notification, the Contractor shall make arrangements with the COR and the Cemetery Staff for pickup. The Contractor shall have 24 hours from the time of telephone notifications to provide the requested container/dumpster pull.

d. In Case of Damage.

a. Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to persons or property that occurs as a result of Contractor’s fault or negligence. The Contractor shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the worksites, workers, the public and property of the

Government and others. Any incidents/accidents involving the operation of the contractor’s vehicles or equipment shall be immediately reported to the COR and

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Cemetery Staff. Failure to do so may result in criminal or civil action and grounds for finding the Contractor in default and could cause the termination of this contract.

b. Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of any portion of loading docks, building structure, or landscape features, damaged by the Contractor in the performance of this contract. All substantial damage to docks and or buildings may require NHPA compliance, documentation and repair by historic methods. Damaged areas or materials shall be restored, repaired, or replaced to the original condition, and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, at no expense to the Government. The

Government reserves the right to perform work deemed of historical value, for which the contractor will be billed.

e. Access to Government Facilities.

During the life of the contract, the rights of ingress and egress to and from

Government facilities for the Contractor will be made available between the hours of

8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in all areas via the North Gate. The Government reserves the right to require Contractor’s employees to sign in upon ingress and sign out upon egress to and from Government facilities. For security purposes, keys to government facilities will not be issued to the contractor.

f. Contents

The trash generated is usually found at cemetery grounds, administrative offices, maintenance areas and in households.

g. Failure by the Contractor to remove the waste within the time specified or to not comply with all other terms of the contract may result in the Contractor’s default in performance of this contract.

END OF WORK STATEMENT

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Section 2 - Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR) www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) [Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(End of clause)

Deliveries or Performance

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0001/1 52.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0002/1 2.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0003/1 5.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0004/1 52.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0005/1 2.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0006/1 5.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0007/1 52.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0008/1 2.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

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DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0009/1 5.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0010/1 52.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0011/1 2.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0012/1 5.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0013/1 52.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0014/1 2.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0015/1 5.000000 FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY (846)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (846)

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATL CEMETERY

1520 HARRY WURZBACK ROAD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

ITEM START END

0001 11/01/2026 10/31/2027

0002 11/01/2026 10/31/2027

0003 11/01/2026 10/31/2027

0004 11/01/2027 10/31/2028

0005 11/01/2027 10/31/2028

0006 11/01/2027 10/31/2028

0007 11/01/2028 10/31/2029

0008 11/01/2028 10/31/2029

0009 11/01/2028 10/31/2029

0010 11/01/2029 10/31/2030

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0011 11/01/2029 10/31/2030

0012 11/01/2029 10/31/2030

0013 11/01/2030 10/31/2031

0014 11/01/2030 10/31/2031

0015 11/01/2030 10/31/2031

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan

2025)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(Oct 2018)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Nov 2023)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018)

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025)

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(May 2024)

52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)

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Clause Title Fill-ins

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct

2018)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar

2023)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025)

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from __________ through __________ [insert dates].

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when--

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either--

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of clause)

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after __________ [insert date].

(End of clause)

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52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract.

These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days days [60 days unless a different number of days is inserted] before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed Five years and 6 months (months)(years).

(End of clause)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that--

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor…