36C78626R50120.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

F369146-26-2000058

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78626R50120

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

DATE

08/14/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Ralph Crum

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

TIME

09/15/2026

17:00 PST

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): 561730

SIZE STANDARD: $9.5 Million

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

X

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

REQUEST

FOR

QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

X REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE15. DELIVER TO 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

Grounds maintenance services for Riverside National Cemetery. Base year plus four option years. Please see the performance work statement and instructions to offerors (vendor site visit RSVP).

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

X 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 X 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

X 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) Ralph Crum

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 DIGNITY CLAUSE

1 Contract Guaranteed Minimum and Maximum Value 1 Performance Work Statement 2 Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Deliveries or Performance 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) - Alternate I (Nov 2021) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-13 (DEV) System for Award Management - Maintenance (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.212-4 (DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV

2023) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

52.219-6 (DEV) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.219-8 (DEV) Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-3 (DEV) Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-35 (DEV) Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-36 (DEV) Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-37 (DEV) Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-40 (DEV) Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.222-41 (DEV) Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-43 (DEV) Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-50 (DEV) Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-54 (DEV) Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-55 (DEV) Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022)

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.222-62 (DEV) Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) 52.223-23 (DEV) Sustainable Products (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.225-1 (DEV) Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.229-3 (DEV) Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) (DEVIATION SEP 2025) 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) 52.233-3 (DEV) Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.233-4 (DEV) Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) 52.240-91 Alt I (DEV) Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (NOV 2025) - Alternate I (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

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

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

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852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

852.219-73 (DEV) VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022) (DEVIATION JAN 2023)

852.222-71 (DEV) COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899 (APR 2025) (DEVIATION

APR 2025)

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-22 (DEV) Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 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 (DEV) Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.232-90 (DEV) Fast Payment Procedure (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

852.219-75 (DEV) VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE

OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022) (DEVIATION JAN

2023)

3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments 3 P07 SCA WD 2015-5629 rev 29 05132026.pdf 4 Solicitation Provisions

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sept 2024) 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204-7 (DEV) System for Award Management - Registration (NOV 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.212-1 (DEV) Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)

(DEVIATION AUG 2025)

852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.212-2 (DEV) Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

(DEVIATION AUG 2025)

52.216-1 (DEV) Type of Contract (APR 1984) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) 52.233-2 (DEV) Service of Protest (SEP 2006) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

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

852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(JAN 2008)

4 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS_EVALUATIONS

F Deliveries or Performance

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

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PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

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SERVICES

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Reference Line: F369146-26-2000058 - 0001

Pricing Options: Base

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

0002 See Description Below

PSC: S208

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SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: PEST CONTROL

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

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Pricing Options: Base

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

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

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

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12.000000 MO

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SERVICES

Description: STRUCTURE CLEANING

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

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0008 See Description Below

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1.000000 JB

Description: ONE TIME REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS FOR MOH POOL PUMP SYSTEM

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

Reference Line: F369146-26-2000058 - 0013

Pricing Options: Base

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

10001 See Description Below

PSC: S208

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12.000000 MO

Description: TURF & GRASSES MAINTENANCE

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

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Pricing Options: Option 0001

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10002 See Description Below

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

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

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

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

40004 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: POND SERVICES

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

Reference Line: F369146-26-2000058 - 40004

Pricing Options: Option 0004

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

40005 See Description Below

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

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

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

Reference Line: F369146-26-2000058 - 40005

Pricing Options: Option 0005

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

40006 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: TRASH & DEBRIS REMOVAL

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

Reference Line: F369146-26-2000058 - 40006

Pricing Options: Option 0006

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

40007 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: STRUCTURE CLEANING

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

Reference Line: F369146-26-2000058 - 40012

Pricing Options: Option 0007

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DIGNITY CLAUSE

Respect for Headstones and Markers in National Cemeteries,

1. Every action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

a. Contractors cannot walk, stand, lean, sit or jump on headstones or markers. Nor can they drive over them.

b. No tools, equipment or other items will be placed or leaned on headstones or markers.

c. Use care not to scratch or damage markers in any manner.

d. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing damaged headstones and markers and for restoring turf damaged during performance of this work.

e. Additionally, should any activity result in the exposure and/or damage to any remains, container for remains (e.g., casket or urn), or outer burial container, the contractor must contact the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or Contracting Officer (CO) for guidance.

2. Any doubts as to proper procedures shall be brought to the attention of the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or CO for guidance or resolution. While the COR and/or Cemetery

Director may give guidance regarding the dignity clause, compliance, and performance, only the

CO can authorize changes to the contract terms and conditions.

3. The contractor is required to discuss the guidance with employees and/or subcontractors and have each employee sign a statement of compliance and deliver the signed statement to the

COR before work may begin.

(END)

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Contract Guarantee Minimum/Maximum Aggregate Value

The guaranteed minimum amount for the life of the contract is $9,115.51.

The maximum aggregate value of the contract, inclusive of the Five One-Year ordering periods, shall not exceed $23,000,000.00.

The Government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract more than the guaranteed minimum amount.

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Table of Contents

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

• STRUCTURE CLEANING

2. DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS, SERVICES & REQUIREMENTS

5. SPECIFIC CONTRACTOR TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

5.1 BASIC SERVICES

5.2 TURF & GRASS MAINTENANCE

CLIN 0001 – TURFS AND GRASS MAINTENANCE – QTY 12 MONTHS

CLIN 0002 – PEST CONTROL - QTY 12 MONTHS

5.3 IRRIGATION SYSTEM SERVICES

CLIN 0003 – QTY 12 MONTHS

5.4 POND SERVICES

CLIN 0004 – QTY 12 MONTHS

5.5 DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

CLIN 0005 – QTY 12 MONTHS

5.6 TRASH & DEBRIS REMOVAL

CLIN 0006 – QTY 12 MONTHS

5.7 STRUCTURE CLEANING

CLIN 0007 – QTY 12 MONTHS

5.8 ONE TIME REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS FOR MOH POOL PUMP SYSTEM

CLIN 0008 – QTY 1 JOB

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

7. ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEE STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Grounds Maintenance – Riverside National Cemetery

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE: This requirement is a non-personal services contract in which the contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, equipment, and maintenance necessary to ensure that grounds maintenance and improvement services are performed at for Riverside National Cemetery (RNC) located in Riverside, California hereby known as “the Cemetery”. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.2 BACKGROUND: The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, honors Veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our nation. There are approximately 155 National Cemeteries in 41 states that receive visitors, hold ceremonies and conduct committal services on an ongoing basis. Because of the special significance and attention our National

Cemeteries receive from the public, strict adherence to specifications is essential.

Riverside National Cemetery is the largest and busiest cemetery managed by the National Cemetery Administration. It was established in 1976 through the transfer of 740 acres from March Air Force Base, which during World War II was called the U.S. Army's Camp William G. Haan. The cemetery was dedicated and opened for burials on November 11, 1978. An additional 181 acres were transferred by the Air Force in 2003.

The dramatic, meandering landscape features a central boulevard with memorial circles, lakes, indigenous-styled committal shelters, and a memorial amphitheater.

Monuments and Memorials Riverside National cemetery is home of the Medal of Honor Memorial and one of four sites recognized as a National Medal of Honor Memorial Site. The Medal of Honor Memorial, whose walls feature the names of all medal recipients, is located at the third traffic circle in the cemetery. It was dedicated in 1999.

The Fallen Soldier/Veterans' Memorial, erected in 2000, is dedicated to all service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The dramatic bronze structure topped by a lifeless soldier is located near the lake at the entrance to the cemetery.

A carillon was donated by the American Veterans (AMVETS) in 2000.

The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action National Memorial was designated as a national memorial by the U.S. Congress in 2004 through Public Law 108-454. The memorial was dedicated on September 16, 2005.

Vietnam veteran Lewis Lee Millett, Jr., sculpted the bronze statue which depicts an American serviceman on his knees with hands bound by his captors. The statue is surrounded by black marble pillars that evoke imprisonment.

The Gold Star Families Monument was dedicated January 28th, 2023. The entry view depicts the centerpiece standing tall in the midst of a five-pointed golden star. The centerpiece features four distinct panels of striking black granite, forming a half crescent, two-sided monument. In the heart of the

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3 | Page centerpiece, a hollow cutout cast the shadow of a hero who is no more; a tribute to the beloved service member who willingly gave up his/her life as a sacred testament to the American values of Life, Liberty, and Freedom. The front of the Gold Star Families Monument has these words in brilliant, raised bronze lettering; “A Tribute To Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice For Our Freedom, And Those They Left Behind.”

1.3 OBJECTIVE: The basic service objective is to maintain the cemeteries’ esteemed grounds with care resulting in aesthetically pleasing landscape, care for burial sections, and memorial sites to honor those who have served our nation.

1.4 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision of its employees to perform the service requirements under this contract for Riverside National Cemetery.

Service requirements include:

• Turf and Grasses Maintenance

• Irrigation System Services

• Pond Services

• Drainage System Maintenance

• Trash & Debris Removal

• Structure Cleaning

1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The contract shall be a twelve (12) month base year plus four (4) twelve-month options if exercised.

1.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Riverside National Cemetery (RNC)

Cemetery Address –

22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518

1.7 TYPE OF CONTRACT: The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract consisting of services subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). Multiple task and/or delivery orders incorporating this PWS will be issued based on the Governments requirements, each incorporating

SCA or DBA components as applicable to their terms and conditions.

1.8 GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.8.1 QUALITY CONTROL: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The

Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. At a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the Performance Requirements identified in Quality Assurance Surveillance

Plan (QASP). After acceptance of the quality control plan, the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system. The Quality Control Plan

(QCP) shall be submitted with the proposal in draft form. The approved QCP shall be delivered within

30 days after contract award and within five (5) working days following each update. The QCP and any

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4 | Page proposed update is subject to approval by the Contracting Officer prior to implementation. The approved QCP and all updates shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and COR electronically.

1.8.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Government will monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract using the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). All work performed under this contract will be subject to inspection at all times by the Government.

1.8.3 PROGRESS MEETINGS: The Contracting Officer may require the Site Manager to meet with the

Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and other Government personnel as deemed necessary. Written minutes of such meetings may be recorded by the Government and signed by the Site Manager and the Contracting Officer or COR and distributed within five (5) workdays after the meeting. The Contractor may request a meeting with the Contracting Officer or COR when the

Contractor believes such a meeting is necessary. Written minutes of such meetings may be recorded by the Contractor and signed by the Site Manager and the Contracting Officer or COR and distributed within five (5) workdays after the meeting. In either case, if the Contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, recorded by the Government or the Contractor, such non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer within two (2) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

1.8.4 NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION: The Contractor shall perform work during the hours of 8:00 AM –

4:30 PM (local time) Monday through Friday at the Cemetery. Funerals and ceremonies occur regardless of weather conditions. The Contractor is responsible for access to all work areas during these hours. The Cemetery is open to the public daily from sun up to sun down and Memorial Day from

6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The Government facility may be closed to the public, at times, due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Cemetery directed facility closings, as authorized.

1.8.5 RECOGNIZED FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: Work is normally not conducted on Federal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the COR. The following is a list of the Federal holidays:

January New Year’s Day

January Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

February Washington’s Birthday

May Memorial Day

June Juneteenth

July Independence Day

September Labor Day

October Columbus Day

November Veterans Day

November Thanksgiving Day

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December Christmas

When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a Federal Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as a Federal Holiday by U.S.

Government Agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the

United States of America as a Federal Holiday.

1.8.6 OTHER THAN NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION: At the Contractor’s request, and with the written permission of the COR, work may also be permitted to be scheduled for weekends and Holidays. The

Government must not compensate the Contractor for any alternate work schedules needed for the

Contractor to complete all contract work within the specified project duration. No work will be permitted during Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day weekend activities. Notwithstanding, if any work under this contract will be required outside of the VA's normal working hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday), the Contractor must request for a deviation in writing to the COR at least 24 hours in advance.

The contractor shall provide personnel support outside their expected normal hours of operation (4:31

PM – 7:59 AM) as needed, typically including holidays, special events or ceremonies, and during certain weather events, to support the Cemetery mission as authorized by the COR. The Site Manager or the

Alternate Site Manager shall be available after normal duty hours or on working holidays to serve as the central point of contact for Contractor operations

1.8.7 INTERFERENCE WITH GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: Performance of work by the Contractor personnel under the terms of this contract shall not interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities.

1.8.8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Contractor personnel or any representative of the Contractor entering the

Cemetery shall abide by all security rules and regulations. The Contractor shall maintain a current list of all individuals working onsite. The Contractor shall maintain a list of all vehicles onsite, whether company-owned or employee-owned private vehicles.

1.8.9 PHYSICAL SECURITY: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period. Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.8.10 CEMETERY ACCESS: The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel authorized to perform work under this contract obtain cemetery access. Within ten (10) workdays after contract award, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer and COR the names of ALL personnel working under this contract. Changes of the Contractor personnel list shall be submitted within 24 hours of the change taking place. All Contractor employees shall have on them, at all times, positive, photographic identification.

1.8.11 KEY/LOCK CONTROL AND REPORTING: The Contractor shall be responsible for keys/locks provided by the Government. Keys/locks shall not be duplicated by Contractor personnel, nor used by unauthorized Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to ensure that keys/locks issued to the Contractor by the Government are safeguarded. The Contractor

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6 | Page developed procedures covering key/lock control shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys/locks by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

The Contractor shall report any occurrence of duplicated, misplaced, or lost keys/locks to the

Contracting Officer and COR within 24 hours after discovery of occurrence and submit a written report to the Contracting Officer by close of business the next workday. The written report shall provide complete details relating to duplication, misplacement, or loss.

In the event a key is duplicated, misplaced, or lost, all locks and keys for that system will be replaced at the discretion of the Government. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for replacement of locks or rekeying required as a result of keys being duplicated, misplaced, or lost by

Contractor or Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall also reimburse the Government for any government property lost or stolen as a result of unauthorized key duplication, misplaced key, or loss of key by the Contractor or Contractor personnel.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/codes by any persons other than the designated and authorized Contractor employee, The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the

Contracting Officer.

1.8.12 CONSERVATION OF UTILITIES: The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves.

1.8.13 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall provide a work force possessing the skills, knowledge, and training satisfactorily perform the services required by this contract. Contractor personnel performing work under this work statement shall remain employees of the Contractor and will not be considered employee of the Government.

1.8.14 PESTICIDE AND/OR HERBICIDE APPLICATION: In addition to providing certification/license information, Contractor shall report applications to the Riverside County Agriculture Commissioners

Office when required. All Contractor personnel shall be trained on environmental issues such as ground water contamination, wetland protection, and be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances, Right-to-Know laws, EPA guidelines, and regulations. The Pesticide Application log is retained by the COR for various inspections.

1.8.15 LAND SURVEY WORK: Only licensed land surveyors are permitted to reset grid or sectional monuments disturbed during raise & realignment of headstones.

1.8.16 POND MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT: A licensed aquatic biologist shall create a pond management plan identifying all maintenance activities and schedule of pond treatment applications throughout the year. Aquatic pesticides must be applied by licensed pesticide applicators in the state of application. Copies of the plan and all licenses shall be provided to the COR prior to initiation of contract and annually when an option year is authorized.

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1.8.17 CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the

United States Government, military or civilian, if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the policies contained in the Joint Ethics Regulation.

1.8.18 CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL: The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site, any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be under the influence or alcohol drugs, or other incapacitating agents. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement of providing sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this contract.

1.8.19 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all employees possess required state motor vehicle licenses for operating equipment and vehicles used in the execution of this contract. Anyone applying pesticides must be trained and certified in the appropriate pesticide applicator categories by the state of California. A pesticide technician is not a valid substitute for a state certified applicator. Use of any chemicals shall meet Environmental Protections Agency (EPA)

Guidelines and State of California Law for licensed applicator requirements and shall not be used without prior review through a pre-application submittal and consent of the COR.

1.8.20 SITE MANAGER: The On-site manager must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a direct supervisor of commercial Landscape Maintenance/Installation operations and be accredited by the

Landscape Contractors Association, or equivalent accreditation program, (e.g., PLANET). They shall speak and write fluent English. Provide licenses/certificates regarding capabilities at time of contract award and annually when an Option Year is exercised. The Contractor must provide the on-site manager with mobile phone(s) and radio(s) (same channel/frequency as the cemetery). The on-site manager must immediately communicate to the COR, by radio, and by cell phone after hours) when an alternate on-site manager has been placed in charge. The Contractor shall provide a Site Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The Site Manager shall have experience in scope and complexity. Skillset necessary for performing job requirements. The name of this person and an alternate who shall have full authority to act for the Contractor when the Site Manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The alternate Site Manager shall have similar qualifications as the Site Manager, and the alternate can be a key personnel position other than the Site Manager. The Site Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the

Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract, and either the Site

Manager or his/her alternate will be on job site during normal operation hours. The Site Manager – and in his or her absence, an alternate shall be available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and shall also have an email address which shall be checked for information from the Cemetery, prior to

7:00am and after 2:00pm each day Monday through Sunday, as the Cemetery anticipates messaging up to twice daily. The Site Manager is to report daily with the COR prior to 7:00am when work is being performed. Additionally, the Site Manager or an alternate must be available to meet the COR onsite within 12 hours’ notice, if requested by the COR. Also, the COR must be informed less than 24 hours in advance, anytime the Site Manager will be offsite for extended periods of time. One (1) page

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1.8.21 POST AWARD CONFERENCE/PERIOD PROGRESS MEETINGS: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the Contracting Activity in accordance with Federal Acquisition

Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor’s performance. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the

Contractor’s performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.22 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR): The COR will be nominated by the requiring activity and appointed by the Contracting Officer by separate letter. A copy of the COR’s appointment letter will also be sent to the awarded Contractor, identifying the designated duties and limitations of the

COR. The COR’s designated duties will describe the level of responsibility and what technical or administrative aspects of the contract are to be monitored. The COR’s oversight responsibilities are not limited to the QASP. Since all listed contract requirements or tasks are expected to be met by the contractor at all times, the COR is authorized to conduct oversight on any and all tasks or requirement and report observations to the Contracting Officer. The COR is not authorized to change any terms or conditions in the contract that pertain to cost, schedule, performance, quality, quantity, or other legal aspects of the resulting order.

1.8.23 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: All Contractor personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by the Contractor are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.8.24 PHASE IN/PHASE OUT: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the phase in/phase out periods. The phase in period will begin on the first business day after the contract is awarded. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirement sin order to commence full performance of the services on the contract start date, submit lists of employees working under this contract, and move and stage all needed equipment, materials, and supplies onto the designated contractor area at RNC. It is expected that this task will take no less than two weeks and no more than four weeks.

2. DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.1 DEFINITIONS: (See the “Glossary” of the National Cemetery Administration, Operational Standards and Measure Guidebook for a list of cemetery-specific definitions.)

2.1.1 Animal: any living that is not human being or a plant.

2.1.2 Backflow Preventer: A device which prevents any fluid from back-siphoning into the source water such as hydrants, spigots, pipes, or other water sources. Contractor shall ensure such devices are

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