Combined Synopsis Solicitation_36C78626Q50091.pdf

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Document Type: Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 36C78626Q50091

Title: Weather-Zyme Building and Exterior Cleaner (OR EQUAL)

Post Date: 1/23/2026

Original Response Date: 2/5/2026 at 4:00 pm EST

Applicable NAICS: 325199 – All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing

PSC: 6810 – Chemicals

Set Aside Type: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Issuing Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle, VA 22172

Place of Performance: Calverton National Cemetery 210 Princeton Blvd Calverton, NY 11933

Attachments: A – Statement of Need (pg 10 ) B - Price Schedule (pg 12 )

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C78626Q50091 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Weather-Zyme Building and Exterior Cleaner, or equal. This is a brand name or equal requirement.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 with an effective date of 10/01/2025.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325199. The business size standard is 1,250 employees.

PRICE SCHEDULE: See Attachment B.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: See Statement of Need at Attachment A.

CONTRACT DATES: The period of performance will be a twelve-month base year and four, one-year options, if exercised.

DELIVERY/ACCEPTANCE LOCATION: Delivery will be FOB Destination and the delivery and acceptance locations will be at the Place of Performance address listed on page 1 of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.

CONTRACT TYPE: The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) contract for Weather-Zyme Building and Exterior Cleaner (Brand Name or Equal).

This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. This solicitation and the subsequent award is subject to the availability of funding.

PRE-QUOTE SITE VISIT: Quoters are urged and expected to inspect all sites where products are to be delivered and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect one or all sites constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. If you plan to conduct a site visit/inspection of Calverton National Cemetery, you must contact the following Cemetery Staff to make arrangements:

• COR – Patrick Herring-------------------------------------(631) 925-7103

Site visits will only be scheduled from 1/26/26 to 1/30/26 and will not be rescheduled.

All questions resulting from the site visit should be sent to the Contracting Officer by following the instructions in the “RFQ QUESTIONS” section of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. The Contracting Officer will then issue an amendment(s) answering all questions that were received on time (by the question due date). Potential Quoters are responsible for checking SAM.gov for issued Amendments to this Combined Synopsis Solicitation.

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS: All prospective Quoters are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in System for Award Management (SAM) website when they submit a quote, and at time of award. If a Quoter does not have an active/current registration with SAM.gov prior to the solicitation close date, and at time of award, it will result in the company being considered non-responsive.

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) socio-economic category concerns MUST also have an active/current registration with SBA Small Business Search (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) prior to the solicitation close date, and at time of award. Failure to comply will result in the Quoter being considered ineligible.

RFQ QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer, via email, no later than 12:00 pm EST, Friday, January 30, 2026. No questions will be accepted after this time. Questions pertaining to this announcement shall be sent by email to:

sarah.poole1@va.gov. The Contracting Officer will then issue an amendment(s) answering all questions that were received on time (by the question due date). Potential Quoters are responsible for checking SAM.gov for issued Amendments to this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ): Quotes are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 4:00 pm EST on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Email responses to sarah.poole1@va.gov. Responses to this announcement may result in a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) contract. The Government intends to make award without discussions. It is the responsibility of the Quoter to submit their best pricing at the time quotes are due.

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All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Quoters are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at SAM.gov. Failure to provide a signed amendment, if applicable, as part of the quotation submission will result in being considered ineligible.

QUOTATION FORMAT AND SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead in Adobe pdf platforms and submitted by email to the individual listed in the Response to Request for Quotation (RFQ) section of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Quoters are hereby advised that any Quoter-imposed terms and conditions which deviate from the Government’s terms and conditions, shall render the Quoter’s quote non-responsive, and thus ineligible for award.

All quotes shall be submitted in three (3) different documents for each volume listed below. Each title shall include the appropriate Volume. The Volumes are as follows:

Volume A – Administrative

The Quoter shall include the following in Volume A:

o Legal Business/Company Name (as listed in SAM.gov) o Business Mailing Address o SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) o Point of Contact o Telephone Number o Email Address o Signed and dated copy of each Amendment, if applicable. Failure to comply shall result in the

Quoter being considered non-responsive and thus ineligible for award.

o Completed copies of the following clauses are required to be submitted as part of the quote:

(Failure to comply shall result in the Quoter being considered non-responsive.)

• VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

*NOTE – It is the responsibility of the Quoter to ensure the required entity-level representations and certifications are completed on SAM.gov, and that all other (procurement specific & by submission of the Offeror) required representations and certification provisions are submitted with their quotation.

Volume B – Technical Proposal

Quoter shall include the following in Volume B in accordance with the Technical Qualifications criteria listed in the Evaluation Process section of this combined synopsis solicitation:

1. Brand Name of product

2. Answer the following questions for the product being quoted, unless the product is Weather-

Zyme Building and Exterior Cleaner.

a. Is the product enzyme based?

b. Is the product biodegradable?

c. Is it a liquid solution that can be applied with a sprayer?

d. What is the dilution rate?

e. What is the pH balance?

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f. Can the product be used on headstones, markers, buildings, statues, and walkways?

g. Is there any material it can’t be applied to?

h. Is the product approved by the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) History

Department for marble and granite grave markers? (This will be verified with the NCA History Department.)

3. Provide list of product specifications, including ingredients.

Volume C – Pricing

Quoter shall include the following in Volume C:

o Proposed pricing shall be submitted on the included Price Schedule (Attachment B).

EVALUATION PROCESS: Quotes will be evaluated using FAR Part 12 procedures. The Government will award a single contract resulting from this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation to the responsible quoter with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quote. This means that the Offeror with the lowest evaluated price, meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-price factors will receive the award. The lowest price quote will be sent for technical review and if found technically acceptable, award will be made to that Quoter, as long as the Quoter can be determined responsible. (A responsible prospective contractor means a contractor that meets the standards in FAR 9.104.) If the lowest priced quote is not found technically acceptable, then the next lowest quote will be sent for technical review.

This process will continue until a quote is found technically acceptable.

The non-price factors used to evaluate quotations are: Technical Acceptability.

Technical Qualifications

Quotes shall be evaluated in accordance with the criteria contained in the Statement of Need and on whether or not the technical qualifications meet the Government requirements. If any of the required information below is missing, a Quoter will not be considered technically qualified. Evaluation of the technical qualifications will be based on whether the information below is provided, and if it meets the salient characteristics listed in the Statement of Need.

Information to be provided with quote:

1. Brand Name of product

2. Answers to the following questions for the product being quoted, unless Weather-Zyme Building and Exterior Cleaner is the product being quoted:

a. Is the product enzyme based?

b. Is the product biodegradable?

c. Is it a liquid solution that can be applied with a sprayer?

d. What is the dilution rate?

e. What is the pH balance?

f. Can the product be used on headstones, markers, buildings, statues, and walkways?

g. Is there any material it can’t be applied to?

h. Is the product approved by the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) History

Department for marble and granite grave markers? (This will be verified with the NCA History Department.)

3. Provide list of product specifications, including a list of ingredients.

POST AWARD CONFERENCE: A Post-Award conference will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer to discuss the requirements with the Awardee and all other stakeholders.

CONTRACT CLAUSES AND SOLICITATION PROVISIONS:

DIGNITY CLAUSE

Respect for Headstones and Markers in National Cemeteries

Handling of Markers and Headstones

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

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

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

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

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

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

Any doubts as to proper procedures shall be brought to the attention of the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or CO for guidance or resolution. The contractor is required to discuss the guidance with employees and/or subcontractors.

(End of Clause)

*NOTE: “System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, and 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.”

FAR/VAAR CLAUSES

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025) Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Clauses in corporate by reference in numeric order starting with FAR and followed by VAAR.

The following solicitation clauses apply to this acquisition:

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by References (FEB 1998). The full text of FAR/VAAR clauses may be accessed electronically at:

https://www.acquisition.gov/-far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_2 http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

(JAN 2017)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)(DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989) *Fill-in: 30 days of the expiration date for each year FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) *Fill-in: 7 calendar days of the current contract expiration date FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) *Fill-in: 1) 30 days, 2) 60, 3) 5 years, 6 months FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2010)(DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021)(DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)(DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020)(DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020)(DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)(DEVIATION OCT 2025) FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) FAR 52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022)(DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (JAN 2025)

(DEVIATION OCT 2025)

FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020) VAAR 852.201-70 Contracting Officer’s Representative (Dec 2022) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (May 2018) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Nov 2018) VAAR 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020) VAAR 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018)

End of Addendum to 52.212-4 https://www.acquisition.gov/-far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_2

VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(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:

[Offeror check the appropriate box]

(i) □ In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(ii) □ In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.

(2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fill-in - check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]:

(i) □ Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i).

(ii) □ Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required in order to qualify as a nonmanufacturer. [Offeror fill-in - check each box below.]

□ The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18).

□ The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied.

□ The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.

(iii) □ The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal (see 13 CFR 121.1205). This requirement must be included for a single end item. However, if SBA has issued an applicable waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule for the end item, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.]

(3) 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.

(4) 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 section 1001 of title 18.

(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 or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. 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. 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, [insert name of offeror] 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 [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee:

Printed Title of Signee:

Signature:

Date:

Company Name and Address:

(End of clause)

FAR/VAAR PROVISIONS

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

(SEP 2023)(DEVIATION OCT 2025)

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 List all provisions incorporated by reference in numeric order starting with FAR and followed by VAAR.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). The full text of FAR/VAAR Provisions may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_1 http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

FAR 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

(SEP 2024)

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements – Representation (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (NOV 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

(Deviation OCT 2025) *Fill-ins: Evaluation factors other than price when combined are equal to price.

FAR 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (FEB 2024)(DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (AUG 2018) FAR 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020) *Fill-in: VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) (48 CFR Chapter 8)

End of addendum to 52.212-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_1browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_1browse/index/far

ATTACHMENT A

STATEMENT OF NEED

BACKGROUND

Calverton National Cemetery is located at 210 Princeton Blvd, Calverton NY. Cemetery grounds encompass approximately 1,045 acres of land. CNC is a National Shrine that honors Veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. The cemetery receives visitors, holds ceremonies, and conducts committal services. Because of CNC’s special significance and attention, it receives from the public and media, strict adherence to the following specifications is essential.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Calverton National Cemetery requires an eco-friendly, non-toxic, biodegradable building and exterior cleaner to effectively remove dirt, biological growth and environmental stains from a variety of surfaces such as marble headstones, granite niche covers, building exteriors, walkways, and statues. The product must be brand name “United 727 Weather-Zyme Cleaner (Building and Exterior Cleaner)” or equal.

The cemetery requires delivery of 500 gallons annually, with the option for an additional, not to exceed, 250 gallons during one, or all the ordering periods, so an Option for Increased Quantity is included for each year. The Contractor must deliver annually, in either one 500-gallon or two 250-gallon deliveries. If two deliveries are preferred by the Contractor, the timing of the second will be determined by the COR.

Notification and Delivery Methods: The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will call and schedule delivery time and dates. The Contractor will be notified, at least, two (2) weeks before delivery is needed. Product must be delivered within Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) / tote tank, which must be properly labeled.

Upon delivery, enzyme-based headstone cleaner will be inspected and may be rejected by COR if it fails to conform to any of the requirements of this contract.

Communication: Communication with the COR is essential. The Contractor must contact the COR at the time of delivery to ensure proper placement of enzyme-based headstone cleaner. Communication with the COR is strongly encouraged as burial activities at the cemetery take precedence over deliveries. Work activity and noise must not disturb Committal/Burial Services. Additionally, trucks are strictly prohibited from passing through any Committal/Burial Service area during this period.

Enzyme-Based Headstone Cleaner Specifications: Brand name product “United 727 Weather-Zyme Cleaner (Building and Exterior Cleaner)” or equal must meet salient characteristics below:

1. Enzyme-based (non-acidic, non-bleach, no phosphate cleaner).

2. Biodegradable (non-toxic).

3. Liquid solution (application by sprayer).

4. Wide dilution rate (up to 64 parts water to 1 part) [64:1] for surface cleaning of light stains.

5. pH Neutral of 7-8.

6. Versatile application (headstones, markers, buildings, statues, and walkways).

7. Product must be approved by National Cemetery Administration (NCA) History Department for marbles and granite grave markers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor must preserve and protect all structures, equipment, roads, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, & grass) on or adjacent to the delivery site, which is not to be removed and which does not interfere with the deliveries required under this contract. The Contractor will take extreme precaution when delivering and unloading enzyme-based cleaner to not hit, damage, mark and/or knock any buildings/structures.

The Contractor must protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the delivery site and on adjacent property of a third party. The Contractor will immediately notify the COR of any such occurrence and repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

Insurance, Licenses & Permits: The Contractor must possess and maintain all necessary insurance, licenses, and permits required for contract performance. Contractor is responsible for any injury to himself/herself/themself, his/her/them 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/them employees’ fault or negligence. The Contractor is responsible for repair and/or replacement of any damaged turf, headstones, structures, and/or other property.

WORK HOURS

Hours Of Operation: Deliveries must be made Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., unless otherwise requested by cemetery due to unforeseen weather emergency need.

National Holidays: Deliveries must not be made on the eleven holidays observed by the Federal Government, unless emergency delivery requested. Unless otherwise specified, when a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be the legal holiday as observed by the Federal Government. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as the legal holiday. The eleven holidays observed by the Federal Government are as follows:

Holiday Date Month

New Year’s Day 1st January Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday 3rd Monday January

President’s Day 3rd Monday February Memorial Day Last Monday May

Juneteenth/Freedom Day 19th June Independence Day 4th July

Labor Day 1st Monday September Columbus Day 2nd Monday October Veterans Day 11th November

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday November Christmas Day 25th December

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

(End of Statement of Need)

ATTACHMENT B

PRICE SCHEDULE

The schedule price for each CLIN should be all-inclusive, including all supervision, labor (IAW attached wage determination), equipment, materials, and supplies. Pricing shall be FOB Destination and in accordance with the Statement of Work and Terms and Conditions of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.

Quoters shall enter the unit price and total amounts for each CLIN as indicated in the schedule below. In the event the Quoter did not add the total estimated price correctly, the Government will utilize the unit price(s) to compute the correct total estimated price.

CALVERTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

Base Year: From Date of Award through February 9, 2027

CLIN Description Qty. Unit Unit Cost Total Cost

Delivery of United 727 Weather-Zyme Cleaner (OR EQUAL) (500 gallons). The Contractor shall deliver a total of 500 gallons annually, in either one or two deliveries. If two deliveries is preferred by the Contractor, the timing of the second shall be determined by the COR.

*This CLIN is subject to FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity, not to exceed 250 additional gallons.

500 EA $ ________ $_________

Option Year 1: February 10, 2027 through February 9, 2028

CLIN Description Qty. Unit Unit Cost Total Cost

Delivery of United 727 Weather-Zyme Cleaner (OR EQUAL) (500 gallons). The Contractor shall deliver a total of 500 gallons annually, in either one or two deliveries. If two deliveries is preferred by the Contractor, the timing of the second shall be determined by the COR.

*This CLIN is subject to FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity, not to exceed 250 additional gallons.

500 EA $ ________ $_________

Option Year 2: February 10, 2028 through February 9, 2029

CLIN Description Qty. Unit Unit Cost Total Cost

Delivery of United 727 Weather-Zyme Cleaner (OR EQUAL) (500 gallons). The Contractor shall deliver a total of 500 gallons annually, in either one or two deliveries. If two deliveries is preferred by the Contractor, the timing of the second shall be determined by the COR.

*This CLIN is subject to FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity, not to exceed 250 additional gallons.

500 EA $ ________ $________

Option Year 3: February 10, 2029 through February 9, 2030

Delivery of United 727 Weather-Zyme Cleaner (OR EQUAL) (500 gallons). The Contractor shall deliver a total of 500 gallons annually, in either one or two deliveries. If two deliveries is preferred by the Contractor, the timing of the second shall be determined by the COR.

*This CLIN is subject to FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity, not to exceed 250 additional

Option Year 4: February 10, 2030 through February 9, 2031

Delivery of United 727 Weather-Zyme Cleaner (OR EQUAL) (500 gallons). The Contractor shall deliver a total of 500 gallons annually, in either one or two deliveries. If two deliveries is preferred by the Contractor, the timing of the second shall be determined by the COR.

*This CLIN is subject to FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity, not to exceed 250 additional

(End of Price Schedule)