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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

F369132-26-2000066

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78626Q50181

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

DATE

07/06/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Stacey Lewallen

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

TIME

07/20/2026

17:00 CT

CODE 36C786

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

18434 JOPLIN RD.

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

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

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

X SERVICE-DISALBED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS): 562111

SIZE STANDARD: $47M

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

X REQUEST

FOR

QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

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

This is a new requirement for solid waste and recycling at Miramar National

Cemetery. See Statement of Work

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

X ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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) Stacey Lewallen

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 Statement of Work - Trash Removal.docx 2 Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Deliveries or Performance 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 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)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.219-6 (DEV) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.219-14 (DEV) Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-3 (DEV) Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-36 (DEV) Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-50 (DEV) Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-55 (DEV) Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (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) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (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) 52.240-91 (DEV) Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.244-6 (DEV) Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2025)

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

852.204-70 (DEV) PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(MAY 2020) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

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)

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

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

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

2023)

3 Instructions to Offerors_Evaluations - Price.docx

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3 Wage Determination 2015-5635.pdf 4 Solicitation Provisions

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 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)

52.217-3 (DEV) Evaluation Exclusive of Options (APR 1984) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

852.209-70 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (OCT 2020)

52.216-1 (DEV) Type of Contract (APR 1984) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(JAN 2008)

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

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

0001 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

12.000000 MO

Description: Trash and Recycle Removal

Period of Performance: 08/01/2026 - 07/31/2027

Reference Line: F369132-26-2000066 - 0001

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

10001 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

12.000000 MO

Description: Trash and Recycle Removal

Period of Performance: 08/01/2027 - 07/31/2028

Reference Line: F369132-26-2000066 - 10001

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

20001 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

12.000000 MO

Description: Trash and Recycle Removal

Period of Performance: 08/01/2028 - 07/31/2029

Reference Line: F369132-26-2000066 - 20001

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

30001 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

12.000000 MO

Description: Trash and Recycle Removal

Period of Performance: 08/01/2029 - 07/31/2030

Reference Line: F369132-26-2000066 - 30001

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

40001 See Description Below

PSC: S205

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/

GARBAGE COLLECTION

12.000000 MO

Description: Trash and Recycle Removal

Period of Performance: 08/01/2030 - 07/31/2031

Reference Line: F369132-26-2000066 - 40001

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DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / WORK STATEMENT

A.1 SCOPE

(a) The Contractor shall provide NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE (TRASH) COLLECTION & DISPOSAL SERVICES at Miramar National Cemetery, located at 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA. 92122.

(b) The Contractor shall be responsible for the collection of and delivering non-hazardous waste to an approved, licensed, certified disposal area / landfill. Disposal shall be conducted in accordance with all local, State and Federal legal requirements and in an environmentally safe manner.

A.2 SPECIFICATIONS

(a) Dumpster Requirements: The Contractor shall provide factory new or newly refurbished

(within the past three months and in a “like new” state of condition) front load type dumpster(s) at the beginning of the contract period. Each dumpster shall display the company name and contactor information. Dumpster requirements are as follows:

Description Qty Location

Five (5) Cubic Yard Front Load Trash Dumpster

1 Maintenance Yard

Five (5) Cubic Yard Front Load Recycling Dumpster

1 Maintenance Yard

(b) Five (5) Yard Front Load Trash Dumpster: Waste / trash placed in dumpster will consist of plastic or aluminum beverage containers, magazines, newspapers, mixed office paper; holiday floral arrangements, cafeteria waste, general office waste and food wrappings.

(c) Five (5) Yard Front Load Recycling Dumpster: Waste / trash placed in dumpster will consist of paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass and plastic.

(d) Scheduled Pickup: On a weekly basis, the Contractor shall pickup and empty the five

(5) yard Trash Dumpster and five (5) Yard Recycle Dumpster. Contractor shall transport and dispose-of (off-site) non-hazardous waste and recyclables from Miramar National Cemetery. Weekly pickup service shall be scheduled to occur during normal business hours and coordinated through the COR at a day / time mutually agreed upon between the Government and the Contractor. Normal cemetery business hours / days of operation are 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

(e) Dumpsters which become damaged due to handling and use shall be replaced at no cost to the Government. Damaged or unsightly dumpsters shall be replaced at the written request of the Contracting Officer or his/her Representative.

(f) The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning-up and disposing of all trash, garbage, and debris spilled from the dumpsters during the Contractor’s pickup and disposal

Document Number: 36C78626Q50181 Page 8 of 28 process. The Contractor must clean any spills caused by collection. The Contractor shall restore the area to pre-pickup conditions. Report spills to the COR immediately.

(g) All non-hazardous waste / trash shall be removed and disposed-of off the Government premises. No on-site burning or disposal is allowed.

(h) The Contractor is solely responsible for full compliance with all Federal, State, Local and all other applicable laws, policies, rules and regulations. In the event of a conflict of two or more regulations, the strictest of the regulations shall apply.

(i) The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of all permits, licenses, certifications and fees necessary to perform the required services.

A.3 EQUIPMENT AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) The Contractor shall provide and be responsible for all dumpster maintenance, labor supervision, equipment, handling, and transportation of waste.

(b) The Contractor and COR shall jointly determine suitable location(s) for the dumpster(s) to insure the locations do not interfere with Miramar National Cemetery operations and which maintain a clear access for the Contractor’s collection vehicles.

(c) All vehicles and materials handling equipment shall be equipped with OSHA approved back-up alarms.

(d) Vehicles must be enclosed or covered to prevent debris from blowing out. Vehicles must be leak proof. Vehicles must be maintained so they don’t leak fluids on government property.

A.4 WORK HOURS

(a) Hours Of Operation: Waste / trash removal services shall be performed at Miramar National Cemetery during normal Hours of Operation - Monday through Friday, with the exception of National Holidays (see National Holiday schedule below), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Contractor may provide services during the weekends (Saturday & Sunday) during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with written authorization from the COR.

(b) National Holidays: Contract personnel will not be required to work on the ten holidays observed by the Federal Government. Unless otherwise specified, when a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be the legal holiday as observed by the Federal Government. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as the legal holiday. The ten holidays observed by the Federal Government are as follows:

(a) New Year’s Day (January)

(b) Martin Luther King’s Birthday (January)

(c) President’s Day (February)

(d) Memorial Day (May)

(e) Juneteenth (June)

(f) Fourth of July (July)

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(g) Labor Day (September)

(h) Columbus Day (October)

(i) Veterans Day (November)

(j) Thanksgiving Day (November)

(k) Christmas Day (December)

Or any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National Holiday.

A.5 COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) In performing work under this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all relevant federal, state, and local statues, ordinances, laws, and regulations.

(b) The Contractor shall ensure all drivers transporting trash or debris possess all license, certifications, and permits required by federal, state, and local laws for the vehicles operated and the materials transported. This includes commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) when operating vehicles requiring a CDL under applicable regulations.

(c) The Contractor shall obtain and maintain all permits required for the hauling and disposal of solid waste. Copies of required permits shall be made available to the Government upon request.

A.6 INDEMNITY - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATIONS

Should the contractor, in the performance of work under this contract, fail to comply with the requirements of environmental permits, local laws of regulations, state laws or regulations, Federal laws or regulations, the Statement of Work and its Attachments and cause any environmental, health, or safety liability to be assessed against the Government, the Contractor agrees to indemnify the Government from this liability. This requirement shall be placed in all subcontracts awarded by the contractor under this contract.

A.7 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

(a) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally supervises the work to be performed under the contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitations of designee's authority. A copy of the designation(s) shall be furnished to the Contractor at time of award.

(b) The VA Contracting Officer will delegate one (or more) representatives to serve as the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR may direct and arrange the Contractor’s work schedule in specific areas of the cemetery to coordinate with daily cemetery activities and operations. Duties and responsibilities of the COR include day-to-day monitoring of the contract as follows:

(c) Providing contract oversight and technical guidance to the Contractor.

(d) Placing orders for services.

(e) Verification / certification of payments to the Contractor for services rendered.

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(f) Assuring that any changes effecting work involved, price, terms and/or conditions under the contract are not implemented before written authorization is issued by the Contracting Officer.

(g) All administrative functions remain with the VA Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the contract, including those involving no-cost changes, increases and decreases in cost or level of services provided, termination or extension of the contract (in part or in whole) and decisions concerning claims or disputes, must be authorized in writing by the Government Contracting Officer.

A.8 MISCELLANEOUS

(a) Safety

(i) The Contractor must meet all safety requirements of Miramar National Cemetery's

Safety Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, OSHA, and the State of California. It is incumbent upon the Contractor to be familiar with these requirements. "Safety" shall also include the Contractor having a safety representative who maintains regular and routine contact with the Safety Officer of Miramar National Cemetery.

(ii) Adequate warning devices, barricades, guards, flagmen or other necessary precautions shall be taken by the Contractor to give advice and reasonable protection, safety, and warnings to persons and vehicular traffic within the area.

(iii) Contractor shall demonstrate a clear understanding of, and sensitivity to, environmental issues and be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances, Right-to-Know laws, EPA guidelines, and regulations.

(b) Reporting "On-The-Job" Injuries

(i) The Contractor is required to report all "on-the-job" injuries incurred by the

Contractor, its agents or employees, resulting from performance of this contract.

(ii) Contractor will notify the COR (either orally or via telephone) within twenty-four (24) hours of the injury and provide details and exact location of the incident.

(iii) This will be followed up by a written notice to the COR. Any Contractor (including its agents and employees) that knowingly files a false claim may be criminally prosecuted.

(c) Responsibilities

(i) The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation

(such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site.

(ii) Communication & Coordination of Work with COR: Communication with the COR is strongly encouraged. Burial activities at NCA shall take precedence over contract work activities. Work activity and noise cannot disturb Burial Services. Trucks and workers are prohibited from passing through the service area during this period.

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(iii) Insurance, Licenses & Permits: The Contractor shall possess and maintain all necessary insurance, licenses and permits required for contract performance.

Contractor is responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by his/her employees fault or negligence, and shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the State of California. The Contractor is responsible for repair and / or replacement of any damaged structures and / or other Government property.

(d) Contractor Personnel

The Contractor is responsible for:

(i) Directing, overseeing and coordinating the work involved.

(ii) Staying abreast of all upcoming cemetery functions including special holiday events and interment activities.

(iii) Ensuring that contract work does not cause any committal service, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity, security, or safety of the event or visit is compromised.

(iv) Contractor will re-direct work throughout the rest of the Cemetery – so that productive use of labor and equipment is assured, and downtime is avoided. If the Contractor fails to re-direct employees away from an event in a timely fashion, the COR may then do so.

(e) Communication & Coordination of Work with COR

(i) Communication with the COR (or designee) is strongly encouraged.

(ii) Burial activities at the National Cemetery shall take precedence over contract work activities. Work activity and noise cannot disturb Burial Services.

(iii) Trucks and workmen are prohibited from passing through the service area during this period. Note: To cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities, contract personnel will stop (cease) all work in areas where burials are taking place.

As a general "rule-of-thumb", work should not take place within 1,000 feet of an ongoing committal service or ceremony.

(iv) Notwithstanding the Contractors responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The Government shall provide, at the time of contract award, a list of Government personnel authorized to act as Contracting Officer's Representatives.

(f) Personnel Appearance

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(i) Contractor personnel shall maintain a neat and professional appearance throughout its workforce, vehicles, equipment, and work areas.

(ii) Contractor personnel shall be fully clothed at all times, to include an upper garment to cover the body from the waist to neck and long pants or slacks. Contractor personnel must wear a uniform bearing the name of the Contractor, or by wearing badges bearing the Contractor’s name and the employee’s name in English.

(iii) Other clothing, in question, shall require the COR written approval. No clothing shall be worn with inappropriate phrases, logos, words or images as determined by the

COR.

(g) Personnel Conduct

(i) Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, the work often requires contact with, and exposure to, grieving individuals. Contractor personnel must exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure and stability at all times.

(ii) The Contractor employees shall behave with appropriate courtesy and respect while within the Cemetery or at its perimeter or entrances. Shouting, cursing, angry outbursts, sleeping, intoxication, and violence or criminal acts of any kind will not be tolerated - and is cause for immediate removal from the Cemetery.

A.9 Attachment Listing

(a) Attachments:

a. Attachment 1: Cemetery Site Map

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Attachment 1

Cemetery Site Map

(End of Work Statement)

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Section 2 - Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

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

(End of clause)

Deliveries or Performance

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0001/1 12.000000 FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY (892)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (892)

FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY

POINT LOMA PO BOX 6237

SAN DIEGO, CA 92106

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

10001/1 12.000000 FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY (892)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (892)

FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY

POINT LOMA PO BOX 6237

SAN DIEGO, CA 92106

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

20001/1 12.000000 FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY (892)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (892)

FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY

POINT LOMA PO BOX 6237

SAN DIEGO, CA 92106

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

30001/1 12.000000 FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY (892)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (892)

FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY

POINT LOMA PO BOX 6237

SAN DIEGO, CA 92106

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

40001/1 12.000000 FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY (892)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (892)

FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY

POINT LOMA PO BOX 6237

SAN DIEGO, CA 92106

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

ITEM START END

0001 08/01/2026 07/31/2027

10001 08/01/2027 07/31/2028

20001 08/01/2028 07/31/2029

30001 08/01/2029 07/31/2030

40001 08/01/2030 07/31/2031

Clause Title Fill-ins

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52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (Jan 2017)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

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)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) Period of Time: "30 days"

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) Period of Time: "30 days"

Days: "60 days"

Do not exceed: "five years and six months"

52.219-6 (DEV) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION NOV

2025)

52.219-14 (DEV) Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) End of base term: "X"

52.222-3 (DEV) Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.222-36 (DEV) Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION

NOV 2025)

52.222-50 (DEV) Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.222-55 (DEV) Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (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)

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

(May 2024)

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

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52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) Date 1: "12 months"

Date 2: "12 months"

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)

52.240-91 (DEV) Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

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

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

852.204-70 (DEV) PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

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

DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

(DEVIATION JAN 2023)

BaseTerm: "X"

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

(DEVIATION APR 2025)

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

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

As prescribed in 22.2203, insert the following clause:

Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION Apr 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

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Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause)

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

SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022) (DEVIATION JAN 2023)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that-

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) __ Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) __ General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) __ Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database

Document Number: 36C78626Q50181 Page 18 of 28 as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States.

The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, ______________________________ will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of

Printed Name of Signee: ________________________________________

Printed Title of Signee: _________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________

Date: _____________________

Company Name and Address: ______________________________________

(End of clause)

Section 3 - Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

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E.1 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation.

A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: This section provides general guidance for preparing the proposal, as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. The offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Any offeror who submits an incomplete package may have its proposal considered to be unacceptable and removed from consideration for contract award. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Solicitation. Non-compliance with the instructions to the Solicitation may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation and may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration for contract award.

Offeror should thoroughly review the specifications and become familiar with the requirement prior to submitting a proposal. Failure to understand the contract requirements shall not relieve the successful offeror from performing in accordance with the strict meaning and intent of the specifications.

Submission of offerors. Offeror must complete and return a complete package of all items required prior to the time specified in the Solicitation to be considered for award.

Please review the following items before submitting your proposal:

[ ] Have you completed and sign the 1449?

[ ] Have you completed the Price Schedule [ ] Have you acknowledged any amendment (s), if applicable?

[ N/A ] Have you included the requested information required for responding to the non-price and price evaluation factors?

B. TYPE OF ACQUISITION: This acquisition is a competitive solicitation. Award will be made to the offeror who represents the best value to the Government.

C. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS: The Offeror agrees to hold prices in its offer firm for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the closing date of the solicitation.

D. POST-AWARD/PRE-PERFORMANCE CONFERENCE: A post-award/pre-performance conference will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer (CO) and held prior to the commencement of any work. The offeror and/or their duly authorized representative(s) is/are required to attend the post-award/pre-performance conference. The CO and COR shall meet with the Contractor to discuss details of the contract, the Guards sites and schedules, emergency contact information, handbook, and any other information pertinent to the performance of the contract.

E. POINTS OF CONTACT (POC): Written requests for clarification, questions, and/or concerns may be sent to the following:

Stacey Lewallen

Contracting Officer

Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov

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F. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Submission via email to: Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov

Subject line: 36C78626Q50181 _Company Name

Submission deadline: July 20, 2026

Do not make any changes to the files or the format of the files of the Solicitation and any attachments.

Offerors who make any changes without prior written consent from the CO may be eliminated from further consideration.

- It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure that documents are complete, and submission is viewable/ readable and arrives to the CO/CS by the date and time required.

- Please complete the price schedule in the solicitation document.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

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

(A) BASIS OF AWARD: This procurement is being in conducted pursuant to FAR Part 12.203 procedures.

The Government intends to award a single contract as a result of this solicitation, based on the evaluation factors listed below and whose offer represents the to the Government. A contract may be awarded to the offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation’s requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required in the Performance

Work Statement of this solicitation) and is judged by an overall assessment of the evaluation factors to represent the most advantageous to the Government.

(B) EVALUATION PROCESS:

Evaluation Factors. Evaluation of offers will be made using procedures under FAR Part 12.203. Offers will be evaluated in accordance with the following factors and sub-factors:

Price

(C) OPTIONS: The Government will evaluate proposals for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced or if the proposed price for the basic requirement or any option exceeds the amount of funding available for any of those requirements.

Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of provision)

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