Performance Work Statement Solicitation 12639525Q0145 Janitorial Services USDA Frederick MD.pdf

General Information

Document Type: Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 12639525Q0145

Description:

Janitorial services for USDA, APHIS, PPQ, PDC in Frederick, MD

NAICS 561720 - $22.0 Million

Product or Service Code

S201 Housekeeping - Custodial Janitorial

A.1 BACKGROUND:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) requires janitorial services within its facilities located in Frederick, Maryland. USDA intends to award a firm fixed-price, performance-based contract for janitorial services for a base period of one (1) year, with four (4) one-year option periods that may be exercised by the government in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-9.

A.2 SCOPE:

The Contractor must provide janitorial services at the following USDA, APHIS, PPQ facilities:

67 Thomas Johnson Drive Suite A2, (Building 2) Frederick, MD 21702 12,084 square (sq) feet (ft) of usable space 3,026 sq ft of Tile 9,058 sq ft of Carpet There are 2 men’s bathrooms and 2 women’s bathrooms in Building 2

69 Thomas Johnson Drive Suite 100, (Building 1) Frederick, MD 21702 25,782 square feet of usable space 5,328 sq ft of Tile 20,454 sq ft of Carpet There are 5 men’s bathrooms and 5 women bathrooms Building 1

The USDA will furnish the disposable supplies for use within each suite, i.e., paper towels, wastebasket liners, toilet paper and hand soap. The Contractor must furnish all necessary labor, tools, and equipment in accordance with these specifications, general provisions, and all other conditions of this solicitation necessary to render janitorial services as required by this Statement of Work.

The Contractor must furnish all necessary cleaning supplies (disinfectant, cleaner, furniture polish, floor cleaner, glass cleaner, cleaning towels, feminine product for dispensers, disposal bags and urinal cakes, mops, brooms, dusters, and cloths,) required to perform the janitorial services stated in the Performance Work Statement.

When at all possible, the vendor is encouraged to use bio-based cleaning supplies to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user.

A.3 TASKS:

Daily:

All office areas and the corridor space (hallways) adjacent to the offices, conference rooms, classrooms, shipping and receiving rooms, copy rooms, labs, and all the vestibules will receive the following cleaning daily:

Wastebaskets and Trash Removal:

All refuse; trash and garbage will be collected and removed from the building.

Including all:

Office rooms Restrooms Conference rooms Classrooms Shipping/receiving rooms Lounges.

Labs Replace plastic trash bag in all wastebaskets.

Do not drag the trash bags throughout the building to outside dumpsters. Utility carts/rolling trash cans must be used to transport trash throughout the building to the outside dumpster.

Trash will not be stored in the janitorial room.

Tiled areas of buildings:

All tiled floor areas are to be swept daily and treated with a wet mop to remove all dirt, dust, and litter.

Heel marks and stains must be removed.

Clean along edges, corners, behind doors, behind equipment, under tables, and under furniture.

Carpet Areas:

The classrooms, conference rooms, labs, shipping rooms, and hallways are to be vacuumed every day to remove all dirt, dust, and litter. This will include edges and corners, behind doors, and under furniture (i.e., desks).

Rubber mats in shipping rooms, and entry/exit ways will be vacuumed every day.

The carpet in all offices and corridors are to be spot cleaned for stains or apparent signs of spills.

Entrances and Exits:

All entrance and exit areas that include door glass and metal surfaces along with door frames will be cleaned and sanitized on both sides.

Remove dust and cobwebs from corners and walls.

Check the vestibule under furniture for cobwebs and dust.

Conference Rooms:

Glass tabletops, in the Executive Conference Room in Building 2 is cleaned daily.

This also applies to any new glass tabletops we acquire during the contract period.

Classrooms, Labs, Copy Rooms, Shipping Rooms, and Conference Rooms:

**These rooms will be cleaned and sanitized daily.

**All desktops will be cleaned and sanitized daily.

**This is a requirement of our customer the Department of Homeland Security**

Note: Any stains on (walls, flooring, etc.,) created by the cleaners will be cleaned that day or when brought to their attention.

Drinking Fountains:

All drinking fountains in both buildings will be cleaned daily.

Drinking fountains will be scrubbed Drinking fountains will be cleaned Drinking fountains will be sanitized Drinking fountains will be polished and free from streaks stains and spots.

Lounges and Kitchenettes:

All lounges and kitchenettes in both buildings will be cleaned daily.

All tables will be cleaned and sanitized.

All counters will be cleaned and sanitized Floors will be swept thoroughly and wet-mopped, including sanitizing the edges and corners.

Sinks are to be scrubbed and faucets are to be polished daily.

Trash is to be collected and removed from the buildings, via utility cart. Do not drag trash bags through the buildings to the outside dumpsters daily.

Restrooms:

All, restrooms in both buildings, 67 Thomas Johnson Drive and 69 Thomas Johnson Drive will be cleaned daily. Mirrors cleaned, commodes/urinals cleaned inside and outside, urinal cakes replaced if needed, shower stall cleaned, soap dispensers refilled all sink counter tops wiped down and sanitized.

Clean and disinfect all toilet fixtures top to bottom. Traps will be maintained free from odor at all times. Washbasins, shelving, dispensers, and chrome fixtures will be damp wiped and sanitized daily.

All mirrors in restrooms will be cleaned with a soft cloth daily.

Sweep, wet mop, and sanitize floors, including edges and corners and behind toilets daily.

Paper towel waste receptacles will be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized. Towel, soap, and toilet paper dispensers will be filled as needed.

Sanitary napkin receptacles will be emptied, cleaned, disinfected, and provided with a new plastic/paper liner, which will be supplied by the vendor daily.

Sanitary products for the sanitary dispensers will be supplied by the vendor and refilled daily. All revenue generated from the dispensers will go to the vendor.

Clean the metal partitions between the urinals in the men’s restroom by wiping down and sanitizing with disinfectant.

Note: There are five (5) men’s bathrooms and five (5) women’s restrooms between both building facilities. The Contractor must not clean the computer monitors; cleaning the monitors can result in damage.

Weekly:

All outside cigarette receptacles will be emptied and kept free of trash. Cigarette receptacles are located behind each building and mounted to the brick wall.

Windowsills in the conference rooms/lounges will be cleaned and sanitized.

All outside surfaces of appliances must be cleaned and sanitized (microwaves, toaster ovens, refrigerators, etc.)

Shower room located in restroom 69 Thomas Johnson Drive Will be cleaned and disinfected Chrome fixtures will be damp wiped and sanitized No PDC paper towels are to be used when cleaning Dust horizontal surfaces of file cabinets, tables, bookcases, windowsills of offices

(upon notification to remove plants etc.), and other furniture. Weekly clean spots off walls be careful not to remove the paint.

Spray and buff all tile floors.

High dusting to be done in both buildings. (Tops of doors, tops of refrigerators, tops of dry boards in conference rooms, tops of file cabinets, etc.).

Clean all ceiling vents. (bathrooms and offices, conference rooms, classrooms, lounges) Sidewalks adjacent to entrances will be swept.

Outside area of the shipping/receiving area will be swept.

A.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND LOCATION OF PERFORMANCE:

The anticipated period of performance for this contract, including option periods, if exercised, is as follows:

Base Period: 08/01/2025 – 07/31/2026

Option Period I: 08/01/2026 – 07/31/2027

Option Period II: 08/01/2027 – 07/31/2028

Option Period III: 08/01/2028 – 07/31/2029

Option Period IV: 08/01/2029 – 07/31/2030

The Contractor must render all janitorial services on-site at the USDA, APHIS, PPQ, facilities (Buildings #1 & #2) located at 67 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702.

A.5 INVOICES:

Itemized invoices prepared by the contractor for services rendered must be submitted on a monthly basis after the completion of the service for the prior month. The invoices must be sent to the USDA Technical Point-of-Contact for review to ensure the accuracy of the invoice prior to payment submittal. The USDA Technical Point-of-Contact will verify invoice within five working days of invoice receipt. Any discrepancies will be discussed with the Contractor and resolved before invoices are submitted for payment.

After the verification by the USDA Technical Point-of-Contact, the vendor must enter the invoice for payment using IPP (Invoice Processing Platform). The Contractor must register with IPP at www.ipp.gov as a vendor prior to submitting invoices for payment.

A.6 PAYMENT TERMS:

Payment for services invoiced shall be made by the government within thirty (30) days of submitting the invoice via IPP.

A.7 POINTS OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer:

Matthew Phillips

USDA, MRP, AAMD

Matthew.Phillips3@usda.gov

(479) 301-8811

USDA Technical Point-of-Contact:

Trent Adamson

USDA, APHIS, PPQ

trent.a.adamson@usda.gov

(770) 296-6979

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The contractor must not accept any instructions issued by any person other than the USDA Technical Point-of-Contact or the USDA Contracting Officer.

A.8 CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY:

The contractor must assume full responsibility for all damages or injury to persons or property that may occur in connection with performance of the work. The Contractor must take reasonable steps to prevent injury or damage to persons or property in the performance of this contract. The Contractor must not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of the duties of the government staff on-site.

There must be no use of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or illegal substances by any persons performing maintenance or repairs under the terms of this contract. Weapons must not be carried on government property or during performance of the contract.

Violation of these prohibitions must result in termination of the contract.

A.9 SUSPENSION OF WORK:

(a) Definitions—

Essential employees may be essential for conducting regular operations, and may even be required to report to work during hazardous weather conditions, but they are not necessarily excepted when those regular operations cease under a funding lapse.

Excepted employees must be performing specific functions allowed by law and defined in Government-leased property, and supporting, providing services to, or otherwise enabling others to perform excepted functions.

(b) In the event services are not provided or required by the Government because the building(s) is/are closed due to inclement weather (not including essential personnel), under construction, unanticipated holidays declared by the President (see note), failure of the Congress to appropriate funds (not including excepted personnel or services) etc., reductions will be computed as follows:

(1) The reduction rate in dollars per day will be equal to the per month contract price for the building(s), divided by the number of working days per month.

(2) The reduction rate in dollars per day multiplied by the number of days services were not provided or required. In the event services are provided for portions of day(s), appropriate adjustments will be made by the CO to assure the Contractor is compensated for services provided.

Note: Deductions will not be assessed for service requirements on those days in which services are not required by the Government because the building(s) is/are closed IF contractor employees are paid for such day(s) off in accordance with the applicable wage determination and/or collective bargaining agreement. In the event services are not provided or required by the Government because the building(s) is/are closed due to inclement weather, under construction, failure of the Congress to appropriate funds, etc., reductions will be computed as follows:

A. The reduction rate in dollars per day will be equal to the per month contract price for the building(s), divided by the number of working days per month.

B. The reduction rate in dollars per day multiplied by the number of days services were not provided or required. In the event services are provided for portions of days, appropriate adjustments will be made by the CO to assure the Contractor is compensated for services provided.

A.10 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

The janitorial Contractor must always have a supervisor on site during all cleaning (no exceptions), if supervisor is not present workers will be sent home, contractor will be notified.

The janitorial Contractor must conduct quality control inspections monthly, more often if there is a need. These inspections will be scheduled in coordination with the USDA Technical Point-of-Contact.

All mops are to be cleaned and replaced monthly, or more often if needed.

The USDA may inspect the Contractor’s work at any time.

A.11 QUALIFICATIONS OF JANITORIAL STAFF:

Supervisory Employees:

A supervisor is a person designated in writing by the Contractor who has authority to act for the contractor on a daily basis. The contractor must designate an alternate supervisor to act in the absence of the designated supervisor. This alternate will have the same responsibilities and authorities. Janitorial personnel may be used as an alternate supervisor for a period not to exceed five (5) consecutive working days.

The USDA Technical Point-of-Contact must approve any proposed supervisor and alternate, to include the janitorial staff before the person(s) undertake any duties or responsibilities related to this contract.

Janitorial Employees:

The Contractor’s janitorial employees must be capable employees, trained and qualified in janitorial services.

Licenses, permits, bonding and/or certification:

The contractor and subcontractors and ALL contractor and subcontractor personnel engaged in the activities specified by this contract are be required to have certificates of training, licenses, certifications, permits, and bonding as required by the state, county, city, and other local jurisdictions, all entities of the Federal Government and/or as specified in this contract for each activity they will be directly engaged in or supervise.

Uniforms:

All contractor employees, including supervisors, must present a clean and neat appearance and wear distinctive uniform clothing for ready identification. The contractor must ensure that every employee is in uniform prior to performing work under the terms of this contract.

A.12 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT:

The Contractor must:

A. Ensure that his employees are knowledgeable about, and comply with, the rules and regulations governing conduct on property, which are posted at the building(s) covered by this contract.

B. Maintain standards of competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity in his employees which are satisfactory to the COR.

C. Take appropriate disciplinary action with respect to his employees.

D. Ensure that his employees do not enter Government offices or use

Government telephones, except as any of these actions may be authorized by the COR.

E. Relieve an employee of all duties and responsibilities related to this contract if either the CO or the COR deem that person to be:

(1) Unqualified or unfit to perform his/her assigned duties.

(2) Careless or incompetent.

(3) Unsuitable or otherwise objectionable, or whose continuing employment on the work is contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with requirements for national security.

A.13 SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

A. Contractors must comply with the personal identity verification (PIV) policies and procedures established by the AGAR Advisory No. 81, Revision 03 dated July 19, 2010 – Common Identification Standard for Contractors.

https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/advisories.htm

In addition, procedures to be followed by contractors and contractor employees are specified in the Departmental Regulation and Departmental Manual (DM) 4620-002.

Copies can be downloaded from the website at http://hspd12.usda.gov

B. In accordance with the USDA policy and directives, a Background Investigation of the janitorial personnel is required prior to starting work under this contract as well as maintaining it throughout the duration of the contract. The contractor must, through their own internal background investigation protocol and pre-employment investigation, ensure that each contractor employee submitted for a federal background investigation is reasonably expected to receive a favorable adjudication of their respective investigation.

C. The USDA will pay for the required federal background investigation. The government must have and exercise full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding, or termination the background investigation clearance for employees.

D. All contractor personnel that will have access to the USDA facility will be required to have, a Tier 1, Low Risk – Non-Sensitive background investigation with no less than favorably adjudicated results. Once approved and working at the facility, the contractor personnel must not be removed or diverted from the site without prior notification to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative or the agency designated point of contact.

E. The contractor must not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is considered by the USDA to be a potential threat to health, safety, general well-being or operational mission of USDA and its employees and property. If the USDA finds a prospective employee to be unsuitable for his or her assigned duties, the contractor will be Attachment A – Sample Language Page 2 of 2 2/18/2020 advised immediately that such employee cannot continue to work or be assigned to work under the contract.

F. The Contracting Officer Representative or other agency designated point of contact will assist the contractor, where practical, with the background investigation process and the associated paperwork.

G. The Contractor must provide to the USDA Personal Identity Verification Sponsor and the Personnel Security Specialist the information required to initiate the background investigation, including information on previous Office of Personnel Management background investigations or clearances conducted by the contractor.

The Contractor must ensure that prime and subcontractor employees requiring background investigations complete and submit the proper paperwork and forms. You can obtain further guidance from the Personnel Security Specialist who oversees the investigation process for contractors:

USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, HRD

Attn: Personnel Security Section – Program Service Provider (Tiana Richardson) 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401-2329 (612-336-3294)

H. For further information and reference on the USDA personnel security requirements please see the document entitled AGAR Advisory 81 entitled “Common Identification Standard for Contractors” at https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/docs/Proc%20Adv%20081%20C.pdf

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are hereby incorporated by reference and will be incorporated within the contract award:

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

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

Clause Title Date

FAR 52.202-1 Definitions Jun 2020

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

Aug 2020

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

Nov 2023

The following FAR/ Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses are hereby incorporated by full text and will be incorporated within the contract award:

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Jan 2025)

(a)The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1)52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2)52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3)52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115- 232).

(4)52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b)The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_ X (1)52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2)52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3)52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_ X (4)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C.

4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

_ X (5)52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6)[Reserved].

__ (7)52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8)52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_ X (9)52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__ (10)52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

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(i)52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

_ X (12)52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

(Jan 2025) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_ X (13)52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14)[Reserved].

__ (15)52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (16)52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (17)[Reserved]

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(i)52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

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(i)52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

_ X (20)52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

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(i)52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii)Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv)Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v)Alternate IV (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

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(i)52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (23)52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__ (24)52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25)52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

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(i)52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (27)52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28)52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (29)52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (30)52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_ X (31)52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

_ X (32)52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025)( E.O. 13126).

__(33) [Reserved] 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

__(34) [Reserved] (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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(i)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

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(i)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

_ X (37)52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

_ X (38)52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

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(i)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (40)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in

FAR 22.1803.)

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(i)52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii)Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

_ X (42)52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

_ X (43)52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

_ X (44)52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

_ X (45)52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

_ X (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024)[(DEVIATION FEB 2025)](E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C.

7671l).

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(i)52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

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(i)52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

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(i)52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii)Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii)Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv)Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

__ (v)Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (50)52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_ X (51)52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (53)52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54)52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

_ X (55)52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

__ (56)52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (57)52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58)52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

_ X (59)52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

_ X (60)52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61)52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62)52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

_ X (63)52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

__ (64)52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (65)

(i)52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii)Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c)The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_ X (1)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

_ X (2)52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage Determination No. 2015-4673 Rev. No. 28 Dated 05/06/2025 (Shelby County, TN):

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits

11150 – Janitor $17.84/hr. ($5.36/hr. Health & Welfare)

_ X (3)52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4)52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5)52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6)52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_ X (7)52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

_ X (8)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O.

13706).

__ (9)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

__ (10)52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (Jan 2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d)Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1)The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2)The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3)As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1)Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i)52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii)52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv)52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v)52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115- 232).

(vi)52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii)

(A)52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B)Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii)52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

(x) [Reserved] 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(xi)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii)52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv)52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

(xvi)

(A)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B)Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii)52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii)52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( E.O. 12989).

(xx)52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xxi)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)

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

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

(xxiii)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi)52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821- 1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2)While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

FAR 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 30 days of expiration of the current period of performance.

(End of clause)

FAR 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 15 days of expiration of the current period of performance;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days 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 six months (66 months total).

(End of Clause)

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

(a)The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract.

(b) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective-

(1) For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or

(2) Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

(End of clause)

Note: The following kinds and minimum amount of insurance are required and evidence of insurance is to be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed:

a. Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability:

(1) The contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State

Workers compensation and occupational disease statutes; however.

notwithstanding the permissibility of deductibles under those statutes, worker’s compensation shall be obtained without any deductibles. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy. Employer’s liability coverage of at least the following limits (and without a deductible) shall be provided except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker’s compensation to be written by private carriers.

Bodily Injury by Accident - $100,000 each accident Bodily Injury by Disease - $500,000 policy limit Bodily Injury by Disease - $100,000 each employee

(2) Even though the laws of a State might allow a Contractor to be a non-subscriber to worker’s compensation, the Contractor is required to carry and maintain worker’s compensation insurance (without any deductibles) and employer’s liability insurance. If occupational diseases are not covered under the worker’s compensation policy, it must be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy.

Employers’ liability insurance coverage must be as specified in the above paragraph.

b. General Liability Insurance:

General Liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy, is required in the amount of $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $50,000 per occurrence for property damage. The deductible under such policy shall not be greater than (i) $10,000 per person, or

$25,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, or (ii) $2,000 for property damage.

c. Automobile Liability Insurance:

A minimum of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage provided for automobile liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy, covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract is required. The deductibles under such policy shall not be greater than (i) $10,000 per person, or $25,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, or (ii) $2,000 for property damage.

Note: If required, the Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this language in all subcontracts hereunder, if any.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout. (Mar 2025)

Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement:

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.)

If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a “Contractor Release of Claims” and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 120 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions are hereby incorporated by reference and apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far

(End of Provision)

Clause Title Date

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management Nov 2024

FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

Aug 2020

FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation

Oct 2020

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Sep 2023

FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports Feb 1999

FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications

Jun 2020

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

Sep 2006

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212- 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act…