RFQ_140G0324Q0168.pdf

140G0324Q0168

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

05/16/2024 0040653596

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MODOC HALL, CSUS

3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST

SACRAMENTO CA 95819-6027

USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.

USGS PIERC/Kilauea Fld Station

P O Box 44 Bldg 344 Crater Rim Dr

Hawaii National Park

HI 96718

916 278-9329Charlan Fejarang

06/17/2024 1200 PS

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Set aside for Small Business. Firm, Fixed Price Purchase Order subject to the Service Contract Act is planned for Janitorial Services.

** A SITE VISIT IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 28

AT 11:00AM LOCAL TIME AT U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY,

PACIFIC ISLANDS ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH CENTER,

KILAUEA FIELD STATION LOCATED AT HAWAII NATIONAL

PARK, HI.

1. Please limit the number of individuals in your party to (2).

2. Tell Front Gate that you are there for USGS and there will be no cost to enter park.

3. Meet at Visitors Center (a few hundred feet past front gate on right side), sign vendor Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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140G0324Q0168 attendance sheet and wait to be escorted.

4. Free parking available in the front of the USGS Office.

5. RSVP by Friday, May 24, 2024 to the Contracting Officer: cjfejarang@usgs.gov.

VENDOR SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING FOR EVALUATION:

- SIGNED SF18 FORM

- SIGNED 889 CERTIFICATION

- SAM UEI#

- FIRM, FIXED PRICE QUOTE FOR BASE YEAR AND

OPTION PERIODS

- EXPERIENCE: NUMBER OF YEARS IN SERVICE, PAST

COMPANIES SERVED (FEDERAL AND MULTI-BUILDING

SITES). PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN FOR EXPERIENCE

WITH RESEARCH LABS.

- QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-SITE FOREMAN WITH

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

Period of Performance: 07/08/2024 to 07/07/2025

00010 Janitorial Services in accordance with Wage

Determination No. 2015-5691 Rev 20 dated

12/26/2023 and the attached documents:

1) Statement of Work, 23 pages.

2) 889 Certification, 2 pages.

3) Provisions and Clauses, 26 pages.

4) Tasks Schedule and Performance Requirements

Summary, 1 Excel File (See all Tabs)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

BASE YEAR: 07/08/2024 - 07/07/2025

OPTION YEAR 1: 07/08/2025 - 07/07/2026

OPTION YEAR 2: 07/08/2026 - 07/07/2027

OPTION YEAR 3: 07/08/2027 - 07/07/2028

OPTION YEAR 4: 07/08/2028 - 07/07/2029

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

USGS CONTRACTING OFFICER:

CHARLAN FEJARANG

EMAIL: CJFEJARANG@USGS.GOV

Quotations/Proposals shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the

Contracting Officer at cjfejarang@usgs.gov.

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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Deadline for all questions is Friday, May 31, 2024 at 9:00AM PT

All proposal documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:00pm PT.

Proposals submitted by hardcopy will not be accepted or considered.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

CONTRACTS DOCUMENTS

Statement of Work 9 Pages

EXHIBIT A Task Frequency List - Bld 343/344 1 Page

EXHIBIT B Task Frequency List - Bld 216 1 Page

EXHIBIT C Task Frequency List – Aviary 1 Page

EXHIBIT D Task Frequency List – Quarters 193 1 Page

EXHIBIT E Task Frequency List – Quarters 201 1 Page

EXHIBIT F Building Information and Floor Plans 8 Pages

EXHIBIT G Janitorial Performance Requirements Summary 1 Page

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Janitorial Services

Kilauea Field Station, Chain of Craters Road, Building 344

Hawaii National Park, HI 96718

SECTION 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

Provide Janitorial Services as defined in this Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall perform in accordance with the standards defined in this contract. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, supplies and material (including safety), and all other incidentals necessary to provide janitorial and related services as described herein. Janitorial services will be performed for the U.S.

Geological Survey, Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, Kilauea Field Station, located at, Hawaii National Park, HI. The areas to be cleaned are located in the following buildings:

Buildings 343 and 344 which is a two-story structure consisting of

Eighteen (18) offices, Four (4) lab areas, One (1) freezer room Two (2) lobbies, One (1) copy room, Two (2) hallways, One (1) kitchenette, Three (3) single stall bathrooms Two (2) walkways (Refer to Exhibits A, G, and H for Tasks, Frequency, Floor Plans, Square Footage, and Performance Requirements)

Building 216 which is a one-story structure consisting of

One (1) conference room, Six (6) offices, Two (2) lab areas, One (1) copy room, Two (2) hallways, One (1) kitchenette.

Two (2) multi-stall bathroom One (1) Entryway One (1) Walkway / Ramp (Refer to Exhibits B, G, and H for Tasks, Frequency, Floor Plans, Square Footage, and Performance

Aviary which is a one-story structure consisting of

One (1) entryway/mudroom Two (2) lab areas (Refer to Exhibits C, G, and H for Tasks, Frequency, Floor Plans, Square Footage, and Performance

Quarters 193 which is a one-story structure consisting of

One (1) living room, One (1) full size kitchen, Two (2) single stall bathrooms, One (1) hallway, Three (3) bedrooms (Refer to Exhibits E, G, and H for Tasks, Frequency, Floor Plans, Square Footage, and Performance

Quarters 201 which is a one-story structure consisting of

One (1) living room, One (1) full size kitchen, One (1) single stall bathroom, One (1) hallway, Three (3) bedrooms (Refer to Exhibits F, G, and H for Tasks, Frequency, Floor Plans, Square Footage, and Performance

1.2 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE

The contractor shall provide the services required during performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly supervise the work or assign a contractor representative to perform the work.

1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO)

The Contracting Officer is a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The Contracting Officer can appoint a representative to act on their behalf.

1.4 LOCAL POINT OF CONTACT (LPOC)

LPOC will be appointed to monitor contractor performance and have the right to inspect the services as required by the contract. The LPOC will report to the CO any defective performance. The name and telephone number of the LPOC under the contract will be furnished to the contractor in writing by the contracting officer.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure janitorial services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices and services identified in the SOW. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent and ensure non-performance and continual repeat of defective services does not occur. A written Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to the contracting officer for review, feedback and approval. The plan shall be submitted no later than pre-performance conference. The plan shall specifically address the contractor’s strategy to provide quality workmanship and for correcting deficiencies as required.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Government may inspect contract services using a variety of methods however, the primary means of inspecting all types of work is the periodic method. The Government shall inspect and evaluate the contractor’s performance to ensure services are received in accordance with the requirements set forth in the contract. The LPOC may inspect by watching actual tasks performance, physically checking a completed task, checking a management information report, investigating customer complaints, conferring with building occupants/mangers, or any combination of the above, or otherwise inspecting the tasks or its results to determine whether or not performance meets the standard contained in the SOW.

1.6.1 Government Surveillance. The Government will monitor the contractor’s performance under this contract using the method(s) of surveillance specified in the Performance Requirements summary. The government, through its LPOC, will be monitoring the contractor’s performance on a continuous basis. All monitoring observations will be recorded by the government. When an observation indicates defective performance, the LPOC will report the defective performance to the CO, and the CO will request the contractor’s representative to confirm defective work and perform corrective work, as needed. The government will also perform a visual inspection of the contractor’s inspection results. The contractor shall be required to rework the effort until the performance standard is achieved or a payment deduction could be taken.

1.6.1.1 Surveillance Methods

1.6.1.1.1 100% Surveillance: This method requires the LPOC to inspect the service each time it occurs. Any deficiency shall be documented and the contractor shall re-perform the service, if appropriate, at no increase in contract amount.

1.6.1.1.2 Periodic Surveillance: This method requires the LPOC to employ a “spot check” style of evaluation based on the contractor’s cleaning schedule. Any deficiency shall be documented and the contractor shall re-perform the service, if appropriate, at no increase in contract amount.

1.6.1.1.3 Customer Complaints. The LPOC will receive and investigate complaints. The LPOC shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaint. The CO shall make the final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in case of disagreement with the LPOC and the contractor. Any validated customer complaint shall be documented and the contractor shall re-perform the service, if appropriate, at no increase in contract amount.

1.6.2 Performance Evaluation Meeting. The contract manager may be required to meet with the LPOC or others during the first month of the contract. Meetings shall be as often as necessary thereafter as determined by the contracting officer. However, if the contractor requests, a meeting will be held whenever a Contract Discrepancy Report is issued. The meetings shall focus on contractor performance and actual or potential problems. A mutual good faith effort shall be made by all parties to resolve all issues. The written minutes of these meetings shall be signed by parties to the discussion. Should the contractor not concur with the minutes, the contractor shall so state any areas of non-concurrence in writing to the contracting officer within seven work days of receipt of the minutes.

1.7 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

The contract service requirements are summarized in the PRS (see Exhibit H) and relate directly to required services. The performance standard briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels of service required for each item. The PRS and the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan provide information on contract requirements, the expected level of contractor performance and the expected method of Government surveillance and confirmation of services provided. Procedures as set forth in FAR 52.212-4(a) Contract Terms and Conditions

– Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance, will be used to remedy all deficiencies.

1.8 SAFETY

The Contractor shall display the appropriate caution signs when cleaning floors or any other surface that might pose a risk to injury for any personnel that are present. Any fire hazards, condition, and items in need of repair shall be reported to the LPOC.

1.9 CONDUCT

All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance and integrity, and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to the employee(s) as may be necessary.

The Contractor shall prohibit his/her employees from disturbing papers on desks, open desk drawers or cabinets, or using telephones or office equipment provided for official Government use. The Contracting Officer may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable, for theft, possession and/or removal of materials, supplies, equipment, or any Government–owned property.

Contractor personnel may not smoke on Government premises. Contractor personnel may not use any Government telephone.

1.10 SCHEDULE

Hours available for cleaning each building are as follows:

Buildings 343 and 344, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Building 216, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Aviary, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Quarters 193, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Quarters 201 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Semi-annual carpet cleaning, stripping and finishing of floors, and window cleaning for Buildings 343, 344, 216, aviary, and magma lab shall be scheduled for two Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

approximately six (6) months apart.

Semi-annual cleaning of Quarters 193 and 201 shall be scheduled in advance with at least one-week notice for any day between Monday and Friday between 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. approximately six (6) months apart.

These hours exclude Federal holidays and weekends, except as noted above.

If the Federal holiday falls on a regular scheduled cleaning day, the scheduled day for the tasks assigned will be moved to the next business day.

The contractor shall submit an annual schedule for services described in the SOW for approval at the pre-performance conference identifying the date and time services are to be performed. Any changes need to be coordinated with the LPOC and/or Contracting Officer.

1.11 PHYSICAL SECURITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for securing premises upon completion of each service. The Contractor shall ensure that all lights shall be turned off after each room or area has been serviced (unless occupied).

Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage has been accomplished. Mechanical equipment controls for air-conditioning system will not be adjusted by the cleaning crew worker(s). The facility is not to be left unsecured at ay time, including the period when work is being performed. All unnecessary lights are to be turned off.

1.12 KEY CONTROL

No keys will be issued directly to the Contractor by the Government. All work will be completed during hours of operation, while the LPOC is present, or in the common areas of the facilities are accessible without keys. If any areas of facilities are locked, keys for locked interior doors will be located in a central internal location where the Contractor may collect and return the key on each service day as needed.

The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring keys are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. No keys shall be duplicated by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall report to the LPOC of lost or duplicated keys no later than the next duty day. In the event keys, other than master keys are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required, upon written direction of the CO, to re-key or replace the defective lock or locks. The Government may, however, at its option, replace the defective lock or locks or perform re-keying and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government furnished keys by any persons other than the Contractor's employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by the Contractor's employees to permit entrance of unauthorized personnel.

SECTION 2 – STANDARD DEFINITIONS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL (AQL) The AQL (see Exhibit H) is defined as the number of defects or maximum percentage of defects in the lot that may occur before the Government will affect the price computation system in accordance with the Performance Requirements Summary and Inspection of Services Clause. An AQL does not allow a contractor to knowingly offer defective service, but limits reduced payment to circumstances in which defective performance results in a measureable reduction in the value of services rendered.

2.2 DEFECTIVE SERVICE Defective service is a unit of service, which contains one or more defects or nonconformance with specified requirements.

2.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS). Identifies the key service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure contract performance standards are met by the contractor.

2.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document used for quality assurance surveillance. The document contains specific methods to perform surveillance of the contractor.

2.5 QUALITY CONTROL. These are actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that services meet the requirements of the SOW.

2.6 CLEAN. Clean shall be defined as free of dirt, cobwebs, dust, spots, streaks, stains, smudges, litter, debris, and other residue.

2.7 DISINFECT. Disinfect is cleaning in order to destroy any harmful microorganisms by application of an approved chemical agent.

2.8 FREQUENCY OF SERVICE

Semi –Annual – Services performed twice during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 160 to 200 calendar days. All Semi-Annual Services cleaning shall be scheduled with the LPOC.

1x Monthly – Services performed 12 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 28 to 31 calendar days.

1x Weekly – Services performed 52 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 5 to 7 calendar days.

3x Weekly – Services performed 156 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 2 to 4 calendar days.

SECTION 3 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

3.1 RUBBISH BINS

The contractor will consolidate all restroom, office, and lab trash and dispose of in designated rubbish bins located outside of buildings 344 and 216. Designated recycling containers are located outside of building 344.

Rubbish bins shall be closed after each use.

3.2 UTILITIES

The Kilauea Field Station will provide utilities to operate equipment and water necessary to complete the work and a storage area for supplies.

3.3 OFFICE/RESTROOM SUPPLIES

The Government shall provide trash bags, toilet paper, toilet seat covers, hand towels, and soap for dispensers.

The Contractor will notify the Contracting Officer/LPOC when these items are low and/or depleted. All other cleaning detergents, supplies and equipment needed to perform the janitorial services will be provided by Contractor.

3.4 STORAGE CLOSET

The Government will furnish an unsecured area for storage of contractor furnished material. The Contractor shall maintain such storage areas to the same standards as similar areas occupied by the Government. No hazardous material is to be stored in the facility.

SECTION 4 CONTRACTORS FURNISHED PROPERTY

4.1 GENERAL

Except for those items or services specifically stated to be Government furnished in Section 3, the contractor shall furnish everything (equipment, materials, supplies, incidentals, etc.) required to perform the tasks indentified in this contract.

4.2 BIO BASED

4.2.1 The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from overall quality delivered to the end user.

All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer or LPOC. The following is a list of products that may be used in this contract for custodial services for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. (all purpose cleaner, degreaser/cleaner, deodorizer, floor finish, disinfectant sanitizer, glass cleaner, bathroom cleaner)

4.2.2 Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s Bio Preferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov.

4.3 Safety Data Sheets:

Prior to starting date of the contract, the Contractor shall submit to the LPOC a list giving the name of the manufacturer, the brand name, and Safety Data Sheets with the intended use of each of the materials the Contractor proposes to use in the performance of the work. Contractor shall not use any materials which the LPOC determine to be unsuitable for said purpose, or harmful to the surfaces to which it is to be applied. Any material which the LPOC suspects of not meeting safety standards shall be tested by a recognized testing laboratory at the Contractor’s expense.

SECTION 5 – SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 SWEEP, VACCUUM, MOP, STRIP and FINISH FLOORS, SHAMPOO CARPETS

5.1.1 Sweep Floors: The entire floor surface, including baseboards, shall be free from litter, dirt, dust and debris. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors beneath these items. All moved items shall be returned to their original and proper position. Floors shall be treated as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and a clean, uniform appearance. Sweeping shall be conducted on solid surface floors such as tile, linoleum, laminate flooring, etc.

5.1.2 Vacuum Floors: The entire floor surface, including baseboards, shall be free from litter, dirt, dust and debris. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors beneath these items. All moved items shall be returned to their original and proper position. Floors shall be treated as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and a clean, uniform appearance. Vacuuming shall be conducted on carpeted flooring and rugs.

5.1.3 Mop Floors: Floors, including behind doors and toilets in the restroom are to be swept and then mopped with clean hot water and approved cleaning disinfectant solution. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors beneath these items. All moved items shall be returned to their original and proper position. Floors shall have a uniform appearance with out streaks, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of soil, and stain film urine deposits, or standing water. Floors shall be treated as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and a clean, uniform appearance. Wet mopping shall be conducted on solid surface floors such as tile and linoleum. Only damp or dust mopping is to be conducted on laminate flooring.

Dry mopping shall be conducted after to help remove excess moisture from the floors.

5.1.4 Strip Floors: Remove all old finish or wax from floors and adjoining room/lab doorways. Cleaner is to be applied in accordance with product recommendations. Care shall be exercised so that baseboards, walls, and furniture shall not be splashed or marred. The LPOC shall be notified at least one (1) day prior to and after completion of all waxing.

5.1.5 Finish Floors: Apply floor finish in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

5.1.6 Carpet Shampooing: Carpets shall be cleaned (steam cleaned and/or shampooed) to present a uniformly clean appearance free from spots, stains, chewing gum, tar, grease, litter, etc. Any tears, rips, burns, or indelible stains shall be reported to LPOC.

5.2 EMPTY TRASH RECEPTACLES and COLLECT RECYCLING AND DISPOSE

All waste generated in the listed facilities shall be collected and removed to the appropriate rubbish or recycling bin provided by the Government in front of buildings 344 and 216. Trash receptacles in all spaces shall be left clean, free of foreign matter, and free of odors. Any obviously soiled or torn plastic trash liners shall be replaced.

5.3 CLEAN COUNTERTOPS, CABINETS, SINKS AND FIXTURES

5.3.1 Clean and Disinfect Countertops and Cabinets: All counter tops, cabinetry, and exterior of refrigerators, microwaves and other small appliances shall be cleaned and disinfected using a germicidal detergent. Counter, cabinetry, and appliances shall be free of streaks, stains, spots, smudges and obvious soil.

5.3.2 Clean and Disinfect Sinks and Fixtures: All surfaces of sinks, toilet bowls, urinals, shower, lavatories dispenser, plumbing fixtures, partitions, dispensers, doors, wall, and other such surfaces shall be clean and disinfected using a germicidal detergent. After cleaning, receptacles shall be free of deposits, direct streaks and odor. Seats shall be left in a raised position.

5.3.3 Clean Mirrors: Mirrors shall be clean and have no streaks or other removable matter.

5.3.4 Replenish Supplies: Paper towels, soap, and toilet paper dispenser shall be kept filled using Government furnished products. Additional same products shall be made available for replenishing by the LPOC as needed.

5.4 DUST

5.4.1 Dust Clear Horizontal Surfaces: Any horizontal spaces that are completely clear of papers, equipment, personal items, etc. will be dusted. Surfaces will be clean and have no dust, debris, streaks, smudges, cobwebs, or obvious soil.

5.4.2 Dust Window Sills (interior): Window sills on the interior of the buildings and between the window frame and window screens will be dusted or wiped clean and have no dust, debris, streaks, smudges, cobwebs, or obvious soil.

5.4.3 Dust Interior Wall Corners and Ceiling for Cobwebs: Corner joints where walls meet and where walls meet the ceiling will be dusted to remove all cobwebs and dust. Corners will be clean and shall be free of debris, cobwebs, and dust.

5.5 CLEAN WINDOWS

Window blinds shall be dusted. Window screens will be cleaned leaving them free of dust and residue buildup.

Window glass to be washed inside on all buildings, and outside only on buildings 343, 344, and Aviary, leaving them clean and free of dirt, dust, spots, marks, streaks, stains, and smudges. To be scheduled in advance and is not to be scheduled during normal office hours. Occupants will be responsible for moving furniture, etc. to provide access for Semi-Annual cleaning.

5.6 CLEAN KITCHEN APPLIANCES

All kitchen appliances (ie. Refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, etc) will be cleaned inside and out leaving them clean and free of food spills, residue, spots, marks, streaks, stains, and smudges.

5.7 DUST/REMOVE COBWEBS FROM VERTICAL SURFACES AND CEILING

The entirety of all exterior walkways shall be free of debris, cobwebs, and dust. Handrails will be free of debris, cobwebs, and dust. Walls, pylons, and ceiling shall be free of debris, cobwebs, and dust.

Exhibit A Task/Frequency List

Buildings 343 and 344 Kilauea Field Station, Hawaii National Park, Hawaii

Tasks to Complete

Frequency 1x Weekly Monday

1x Weekly Monday

1x Weekly Monday

1x Weekly Monday

1x Weekly Thursday

1x Weekly Thursday

3x Weekly Monday

Wednesday Thursday

3x Weekly Monday

Wednesday Thursday

3x Weekly Monday

Wednesday Thursday

1x Weekly Thursday

3x Weekly Monday

Wednesday Thursday 1x Monthly 1x Monthly 1x Monthly 1x Monthly

Building Office/Room Number

Size of Space (Square Feet)

5.7 Dust/Remove

Cobwebs

5.1.1 Sweep Floors

5.1.2 Vaccuum

Floors

5.1.3 Mop Floors

5.2 Collect

Recycling & Dispose

5.2 Empty Trash Receptacles

5.2 Empty Trash Receptacles

5.3.1 Clean /

Disinfect Countertops and Cabinets

5.3.2 Clean /

Disinfect Sinks and Fixtures

5.3.3 Clean Mirrors

5.3.4 Replenish Supplies

5.4.1 Dust / Clear Horizontal Surfaces

5.4.2 Dust Window Sills (interior)

5.1.1, 5.1.2 Sweep / Vaccuum

Baseboards

5.6 Clean

Kitchen

Appliances

5.5 Clean

Windows Interior and

Exterior

5.1.4 Strip floors

5.1.5 Refinish Floors

5.4.3 Dust Interior Wall Corners and Ceilings for Cobwebs

5.1.6 Shampoo

Carpets and rugs

344 101 215 x x x x x x x x x 344 102 78 x x x x x x 344 103 240 x x x x x x x x 344 104 x x x x x x x x x x 344 105 738 x x x x x x x x x x 344 106 128 x x x x x x x x x 344 107 128 x x x x x x x x 344 108 192 x x x x x x x x 344 109 168 x x x x x x x x 344 110 156 x x x x x x x x 344 201 192 x x x x x x x x 344 202 216 x x x x x x x x 344 203 224 x x x x x x x x 344 204 168 x x x x x x x x 344 205 168 x x x x x x x x 344 206 200 x x x x x x x x 344 207 210 x x x x x x x x 344 208 285 x x x x x x x x 344 209 180 x x x x x x x x 344 210 156 x x x x x x x x 344 211 440 x x x x x x x x 344 Bathroom 1 40 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 344 Bathroom 2 40 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 344 Entryway 543 x x x x 344 Freezer Room 177 x x x x x x x x x 344 Hallway 206 x x x x x x x x x x x 344 Interior Stairs x x x 344 Kitchenette 23 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 344 Walkway x x x x x x 343 301 300 x x x x x x x x x x 343 302 128 x 343 303 136 x x x x x x x x x x 343 304 96 x x x x x x x x x x 343 305 96 x x x x x x x x x x 343 306 216 x x x x x x x x x x 343 307 168 x x x x x x x x x x 343 Bathroom 55 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 343 Entryway 292 x x x x x

Walkway x x x x x

DISCLAIMER: THE CONTRACTOR IS TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS LISTED IN SECTION 5 AS INDICATED IN THE SOW. THIS LIST MIGHT

NOT BE ALL INCLUSIVE FOR ALL TASKS ASSOCIATED WITHT THE AREA INDICATED.

Semi-Annual To Be Scheduled

Exhibit B

Buildings 216 Kilauea Field Station, Hawaii National Park, Hawaii

Tasks to Complete

Frequency 1x Weekly Monday

1x Weekly Monday

1x Weekly Monday

1x Weekly Monday

1x Weekly Thursday

1x Weekly Thursday

3x Weekly Monday

Wednesday Thursday

3x Weekly Monday

Wednesday Thursday

3x Weekly Monday

Wednesday Thursday

1x Weekly Thursday

3x Weekly Monday

Wednesday Thursday 1x Monthly 1x Monthly 1x Monthly 1x Monthly

Building Office/Room Number

Size of Space (Square Feet)

5.7 Dust/Remove

Cobwebs

5.1.1 Sweep Floors

5.1.2 Vaccuum

Floors

5.1.3 Mop Floors

5.2 Collect

Recycling & Dispose

5.2 Empty Trash Receptacles

5.2 Empty Trash Receptacles

5.3.1 Clean /

Disinfect Countertops and Cabinets

5.3.2 Clean /

Disinfect Sinks and Fixtures

5.3.3 Clean Mirrors

5.3.4 Replenish Supplies

5.4.1 Dust / Clear Horizontal Surfaces

5.4.2 Dust Window Sills (interior)

5.1.1, 5.1.2 Sweep / Vaccuum

Baseboards

5.6 Clean Kitchen

Appliances

5.5 Clean

Windows Interior and

Exterior

5.1.4 Strip floors

5.1.5 Refinish Floors

5.4.3 Dust Interior Wall Corners and Ceilings for Cobwebs

5.1.6 Shampoo Carpets and rugs

216 1 230 x x x x x x x x x x 216 2 400 x x x x x x x x 216 3 240 x x x x x x x x x x 216 4 400 x x x x x x x x x x x x x 216 5 210 x x x x x x x x 216 6 215 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 216 7 188 x x x x x x x x x x 216 8 215 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 216 9 270 x x x x x x x x x x 216 10 400 x x x x x x x x x x x x x 216 11 270 x x x x x x x x x x

Entryway 244 x x x 216 Hallways 631 x x x x x x x x x 216 Kitchenette 31 x x x x x x x x x x x x 216 Copy/Printer Room 82 x x x x x x x x x x

Walkway / x x x

DISCLAIMER: THE CONTRACTOR IS TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS LISTED IN SECTION 5 AS INDICATED IN THE SOW. THIS LIST MIGHT

NOT BE ALL INCLUSIVE FOR ALL TASKS ASSOCIATED WITHT THE AREA INDICATED.

To Be Scheduled

Exhibit C

Aviary Kilauea Field Station, Hawaii National Park, Hawaii

Frequency 1x Monthly 1x Monthly 1x Monthly 1x Monthly 1x Monthly 1x Monthly 1x Monthly Building Office/Room

Number Size of Space (Square Feet)

5.1.1 Sweep Floors

5.1.3 Mop Floors

5.2 Empty Trash Receptacles

5.3.4 Replenish Supplies

5.4.1 Dust / Clear Horizontal Surfaces

5.4.2 Dust Window Sills (interior)

5.1.1, 5.1.2 Sweep / Vaccuum

Baseboards

5.5 Clean

Windows Interior and

Exterior

5.1.4 Strip floors

5.1.5 Refinish Floors

5.4.3 Dust Interior Wall Corners and Ceilings for Cobwebs

Aviary Mud Room 30 x x x x x x x x x Aviary Wet Lab 1 354 x x x x x x x x x x x Aviary Wet Lab 2 354 x x x x x x x x x x x

Tasks to Complete

DISCLAIMER: THE CONTRACTOR IS TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS LISTED IN SECTION 5 AS INDICATED IN THE SOW. THIS LIST MIGHT

NOT BE ALL INCLUSIVE FOR ALL TASKS ASSOCIATED WITHT THE AREA INDICATED.

Exhibit D

Quarters 193 Kilauea Field Station, Hawaii National Park, Hawaii

Tasks to Complete Frequency

Building Office/Room Number

Size of Space (Square Feet)

5.1.1 Sweep Floors

5.1.2 Vaccuum

Floors

5.1.3 Mop Floors

5.3.1 Clean /

Disinfect Countertops and Cabinets

5.3.2 Clean /

Disinfect Sinks and Fixtures

5.3.3 Clean Mirrors

5.4.1 Dust / Clear Horizontal Surfaces

5.4.2 Dust Window Sills (interior)

5.4.3 Dust Interior Wall Corners and Ceilings for Cobwebs

5.1.1, 5.1.2 Sweep / Vaccuum

Baseboards

5.5 Clean

Windows Interior

5.6 Clean Kitchen

Appliances

5.1.4 Strip

floors

5.1.5 Refinish Floors

5.1.6 Shampoo Carpets and rugs

QTRS 193 Bathroom 1 49 x x x x x x x x x x x x QTRS 193 Bathroom 2 23 x x x x x x x x x x x x QTRS 193 Bedroom 1 113 x x x x x x x QTRS 193 Bedroom 2 128 x x x x x x x QTRS 193 Bedroom 3 141 x x x x x x x QTRS 193 Hallway 76 x x x x x x QTRS 193 Kitchen 174 x x x x x x x x x x x x QTRS 193 Living Room 349 x x x x x x x x x x

DISCLAIMER: THE CONTRACTOR IS TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS LISTED IN SECTION 5 AS INDICATED IN THE SOW. THIS LIST MIGHT

Exhibit E

Quarters 201 Kilauea Field Station, Hawaii National Park, Hawaii

Tasks to Complete Frequency

Building Office/Room Number

Size of Space (Square Feet)

5.1.1 Sweep Floors

5.1.2 Vaccuum

Floors

5.1.3 Mop Floors

5.3.1 Clean /

Disinfect Countertops and Cabinets

5.3.2 Clean /

Disinfect Sinks and Fixtures

5.3.3 Clean Mirrors

5.4.1 Dust / Clear Horizontal Surfaces

5.4.2 Dust Window Sills (interior)

5.4.3 Dust Interior Wall Corners and Ceilings for Cobwebs

5.1.1, 5.1.2 Sweep / Vaccuum

Baseboards

5.5 Clean

Windows Interior

5.6 Clean Kitchen

Appliances

5.1.4 Strip

floors

5.1.5 Refinish Floors

5.1.6 Shampoo Carpets and rugs

QTRS 201 Bathroom 89 x x x x x x x x x x x x QTRS 201 Bedroom 1 106 x x x x x x x QTRS 201 Bedroom 2 142 x x x x x x x QTRS 201 Bedroom 3 135 x x x x x x x QTRS 201 Hallway 76 x x x x x x QTRS 201 Kitchen 160 x x x x x x x x x x x x QTRS 201 Living Room 341 x x x x x x x x x x

DISCLAIMER: THE CONTRACTOR IS TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS LISTED IN SECTION 5 AS INDICATED IN THE SOW. THIS LIST MIGHT

Exhibit F

Building Information Kilauea Field Station, Hawaii National Park, Hawaii

Quarters 201

Exhibit G Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

Performance Standard Contractor must comply with the SOW - Paragrah number shown below

Performance Threshold and AQL Remedy* Method of Assessment

5.1 Sweep, Vaccum, Mop, Strip and Finish Floors, Shampoo Carpets

5.1.1 Sweep Floors No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.1.2 Vaccuum Floors No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.1.3 Mop Floors No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.1.4 Strip floors No more than 1 valid defects per semi-annual clean Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.1.5 Refinish Floors No more than 1 valid defects per semi-annual clean Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.1.6 Shampoo Carpets and rugs No more than 1 valid defects per semi-annual clean Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.2 Empty Trash Receptacles and Collect Recycling and Dispose No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.3 Clean Countertops, Cabinets, Sinks and Fixtures

5.3.1 Clean / Disinfect Countertops and Cabinets No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.3.2 Clean / Disinfect Sinks and Fixtures No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.3.3 Clean Mirrors No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.3.4 Replenish Supplies No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.4 Dust

5.4.1 Dust / Clear Horizontal Surfaces No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.4.2 Dust Window Sills (interior) No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.4.3 Dust Interior Wall Corners and Ceilings for Cobwebs No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.5 Clean Windows Interior and Exterior No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.6 Clean Kitchen Appliances No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint

5.7 Dust/Remove Cobwebs No more than 2 valid defects per month Re-performance Periodic survellance/customer complaint *Any deficiency shall be documented and the contractor shall re-perform the service, if appropriate, at no increase cost in the contract amount

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** SITE VISIT IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 28 AT 11:00AM LOCAL TIME AT U.S.

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, PACIFIC ISLANDS ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH CENTER, KILAUEA

FIELD STATION LOCATED AT HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, HI .

1. Please limit the number of individuals in your party to (2).

2. Tell Front Gate that you are there for USGS and there will be no cost to enter park.

3. Meet at Visitors Center (a few hundred feet past front gate on right side), sign vendor attendance sheet and wait to be escorted.

4. Free parking available in the front of the USGS Office.

5. RSVP by Friday, May 24, 2024 to the Contracting Officer: cjfejarang@usgs.gov.

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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

The following provisions are incorporated by reference, with fill-ins noted as appropriate:

52.204-7 – System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Sept 2023)

52.233-2 Service of Protest (sep 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from USGS, OAG Sacramento, CA.

(b)

Send correspondence to:

U.S. Geological Survey, MODOC Hall 3020 State University Dr. East Suite 2002

ATTN: URGENT - OPEN IMMIDIATELY

Sacramento, CA. 95819

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

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/

The following clauses are incorporated by reference:

52.204-13 – System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Nov 2023) 52.232-40 – Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.222-41 – Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018)

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52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Nov 2021)

a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

- Price

- Experience – Years in service, Reviews, past companies served, (federal and multi-building sites), experience with research labs

- On-site foreman with decision making authority.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Feb 2024) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking

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management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation, means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

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(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended."Sensitive technology"—

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3)of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern—

(1) (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that—

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition,…