RFQ 36C26127Q0068.Ergonomics612.pdf

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OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C26127Q0068 10-07-2026

Durell Salaz 916-923-4385 10-28-2026

3:00 PM PST

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

X 100

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621340

$12.5 Million

N/A

**See Performance Work Statement**

FMS-VA-2(101) Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

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The Contractor shall provide ergonomic evaluation and training services for VA Northern California Health Care System (VSNCHCS) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) herein.

Offerors shall follow the submission instructions specified in FAR Provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2, and any addendums included in this solicitation. Failure to follow the instructions will result in an unfavorable evalation and may not be considered for award.

Dept. of Labor Wage Rate Schedules will apply to this requirement.

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Durell Salaz Contracting Officer

36C26127Q0068

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.5 52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997) . 29

C.6 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.7 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.8 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 ATTACHMENT 1 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5605, REV.30, DATED

08/27/2026 - BUTTE

D.2 ATTACHMENT 2 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5619, REV.30, DATED

08/27/2026 - STANISLAUS

D.3 ATTACHMENT 3 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5623, REV.31, DATED

08/20/2026 – ALAMEDA-CONTRA COSTA

D.4 ATTACHMENT 4 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5627, REV.27, DATED

08/28/2026 - SHASTA

D.5 ATTACHMENT 5 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5631, REV.29, DATED

08/27/2026 - SACRAMENTO

D.6 ATTACHMENT 6 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5653, REV.28, DATED

08/27/2026 – SAN JOAQUIN

D.7 ATTACHMENT 7 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5655, REV.28, DATED

08/27/2026 - SOLANO

D.8 ATTACHMENT 8 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5659, REV.28, DATED

08/27/2026 – SUTTER-YUBA

D.9 ATTACHMENT 9 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5665, REV.32, DATED

08/22/2026 – CALAVERAS-TUOLUMNE

D.10 ATTACHMENT 10 PAST PERFORMANCE SURVEY

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERICAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION OCT 2025)

E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.4. 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.4 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E.6 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C261

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[ ] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly [ ]

b. Semi-Annually [ ]

c. Other [X] Invoice Monthly in Arrears

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Invoicing: All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website:

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

More information on the VA Financial Services Center is available at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

Vendor e-Invoice Set-Up Information:

Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:

• Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

• Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

• FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

• FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

80.00 EA __________________ __________________

Ergonomic Evaluations (VA Sacramento Medical Center (Mather) 10535 Hospital Way, Sacramento, CA 95655 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and Screening Services

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NA

35.00 EA __________________ __________________

Ergonomic Evaluations (McClellan VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) 5342 Dudley Blvd., McClellan CA 95652 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

50.00 EA __________________ __________________

Ergonomic Evaluations (Martinez VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) 150 Muir Road, Martinez CA 94553 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

15.00 EA __________________ __________________

Ergonomic Evaluations (Sierra Foothills VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) 11985 Heritage Oak Place, Auburn, CA 95603 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

Ergonomic Evaluations (Fairfield VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) 103 Bodin Circle, Bldg. 778, Travis CA 94535 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

5.00 EA __________________ __________________

Ergonomic Evaluations (Yuba City VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) 425 Plumas Street, Yuba City, CA 95991 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

10.00 EA __________________ __________________

Ergonomic Evaluations (Mare Island VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) 201 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo CA 94592 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

Ergonomic Evaluations (Chico VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) 1601 Concord Avenue, Chico CA 95928 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

30.00 EA __________________ __________________

Ergonomic Evaluations (Stockton VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) 7777 South Freedom Road, French Camp, CA 95231 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

Ergonomic Evaluations (Modesto VA Outpatient OPC) 1225 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

Ergonomic Evaluations (Sonora VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) 13663 Mono Way, Sonora CA 95370 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

Ergonomic Evaluations (Redding VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

10535 Hospital Way, Sacramento, CA 95655

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and Screening Services

5342 Dudley Blvd., McClellan CA 95652 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

150 Muir Road, Martinez CA 94553 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

11985 Heritage Oak Place, Auburn, CA 95603 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

103 Bodin Circle, Bldg. 778, Travis CA 94535 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and Screening Services

425 Plumas Street, Yuba City, CA 95991 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

201 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo CA 94592 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

1601 Concord Avenue, Chico CA 95928 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

7777 South Freedom Road, French Camp, CA 95231 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

1225 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

13663 Mono Way, Sonora CA 95370 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

10535 Hospital Way, Sacramento, CA 95655 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

5342 Dudley Blvd., McClellan CA 95652 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

150 Muir Road, Martinez CA 94553 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

11985 Heritage Oak Place, Auburn, CA 95603 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

103 Bodin Circle, Bldg. 778, Travis CA 94535 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

425 Plumas Street, Yuba City, CA 95991 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

201 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo CA 94592 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

1601 Concord Avenue, Chico CA 95928 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

7777 South Freedom Road, French Camp, CA 95231 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

1225 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

13663 Mono Way, Sonora CA 95370 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q403 - Medical - Evaluation and

GRAND TOTAL __________________

Summary:

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TOTAL

Base Year: 11/15/2026 – 11/14/2027 $ Option Year 1: 11/15/2027 – 11/14/2028 $ Option Year 2: 11/15/2028 – 11/14/2029 $

Grand Total Amount $

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. Title of Project: Ergonomic Evaluations and Training

2. OVERVIEW

2.1. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, and resources necessary to provide Ergonomic Evaluations and training for employees within the Department of Veterans Affairs – Northern California Region (VANCHCS). This will be accomplished with multiple visits to the VANCHCS sites throughout each 1-year period.

2.2. The services will be rendered at (12) VANCHCS sites: 1 Medical Center, and 11 Outpatient Clinics (OPC).

Sacramento Medical Center 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655 McClellan Outpatient VA Clinic (OPC) 5342 Dudley Blvd., McClellan, CA 95652 Martinez Outpatient VA Clinic (OPC) 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553 Fairfield Outpatient VA Clinic (OPC) 103 Bodin Circle, Bldg. 778, Travis AFB, CA

94535 Mare Island Outpatient VA Clinic (OPC) 201 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592 Chico Outpatient VA Clinic (OPC) 1601 Concord Avenue, Chico, CA95928 Redding Outpatient VA Clinic (OPC) 3455 Knighton Road, Redding, CA 96002 Yuba City Outpatient VA Clinic (OPC) 425 Plumas Street, Yuba City, CA 95991 Sierra Foothills Outpatient VA Clinic

(OPC)

11985 Heritage Oak Place, Auburn CA 95603

Stockton Outpatient VA Clinic (OPC) 7777 South Freedom Road, French Camp, CA 95231

Sonora Outpatient VA Clinic (OPC) 13663 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370 Modesto Outpatient VA Clinic (OPC) 1225 dale Road, Modesto, CA 95355

2.3. Contract Award Meeting: The Contractor shall not commence performance on the tasks in this PWS until the Contracting Officer or designee has conducted a kick-off meeting at the Mather site or has advised the contractor that a kick-off meeting is waived. Travel costs for any meetings and initial visits to the sites will be at the Contractor’s expense.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

3.1. Purpose: The purpose of this contract is to provide Ergonomic Evaluations and training services for each of the listed VANCHCS facilities. The Contractor shall visit the VANCHCS sites and perform evaluations of individual workstations and training services in accordance with State, Federal, VHA directives and NCHCS policies. The period of performance is for one year with two (2) option years for renewal. It is estimated that there will be a minimum of two-hundred fifty (250) assessments per year. All recommended ergonomic equipment must meet quality standards, be listed on the GSA Catalog, and meet all required government purchase agreements.

Prior authorization is required by the Contracting Officer (CO) or Designee before any work is to be initiated under this contract.

3.2. Schedule/Work Hours: Contractor will need to schedule travel to the listed facilities throughout the year. The Contractor must be able to respond to Ergonomic Evaluations and training requests at any of the sites within four (4) weeks of when orders are received. No work shall take place on

Federal holidays, weekends, or outside of normal business hours, Monday to Friday and 8:00 AM

– 4:30 PM, unless specified in the order. The Contractor will travel to either the Mather site or the Martinez once a month to meet with the COR and review upcoming task orders and performance issues. The Contractor’s cost for these meetings will be incorporated into the overall bid pricing.

3.3. Site Point-Of-Contact (POC): The COR will provide a monthly roster of employees requesting an Ergonomic Assessment by site and service upon award of the contract.

3.4. Site Visits: Work is based on the number of site visits and the number of employees receiving an Ergonomic Workstation Evaluation. A site visit will last until all the scheduled employees have received their ergonomic workstation assessment, or when released by the COR. The Contractor will be expected to perform group Ergonomic Evaluations and training by site to prevent repeating monthly site visits and minimizing travel expenses. Site visits will be scheduled by the contractor in coordination with the COR for each of the sites listed. A list of employees to receive ergonomic assessments and training shall be supplied to the Contractor by the COR upon award of the contract. The Contractor shall coordinate dates and times with the COR to perform monthly ergonomic evaluations. The contractor may also be tasked to contact the employee and their supervisor to schedule dates and times. The contractor must take into consideration that some site visits may need to occur outside of normal business hours in order capture the different shifts that may be utilized at the sites. The Contractor can expect task orders to occur at least monthly. There is not a guarantee that the Contractor will be sent to all the sites and to perform ergonomic evaluations of all the affected employees.

3.4.1. Estimated number of site visits and VA staff for each facility is as follows:

Site Estimated Site Employees

Estimate Site Visits/Year

Estimate Employees/Site

Visit Mather 80 12 75 McClellan 35 12 30 Martinez 50 12 50 Mare Island 10 6 10 Fairfield 15 12 10 Auburn 15 10 10 Yuba City 5 6 5 Chico 10 6 10 Redding 30 6 30 Stockton 30 12 30 Sonora 15 12 15 Modesto 15 12 15

TOTAL 310 118 NA

*Note: The number of employees requesting ergonomic evaluations may increase

4. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

4.1. Contractor Qualifications: The Contractor shall demonstrate that they have at least five (5) years of experience as an industrial safety or hygiene specialist, industrial ergonomist or human factors work demonstrating professional or technical experience in identifying, evaluating, and controlling ergonomic hazards in workplaces, and developing, evaluating, and implementing occupational ergonomic programs. A master’s degree in Ergonomics or a closely related field with specialization in ergonomics or human factors, including anatomy, biomechanics, industrial engineering, kinesiology, medicine, occupational health, physical anthropology, physical education, physiology, or systems engineering may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience providing this type of service. The ergonomic Contractor will require certification by a nationally recognized ergonomics, human factors, or occupational safety and health board. References from at least three (3) other clients shall be provided. Each reference will include company name, address, contact name and telephone number and a brief description of services and length of service. The contract manager and technician supervisor must also demonstrate at least five (5) years of applicable experience. Resumes shall be provided with the proposal. Any changes to personnel after award of contract must be approved by the COR. Due to the need to be able to respond promptly for site visits and meetings with the COR, the Contractor should be located within two hundred (200) miles of Mather, California.

4.1.1. Any sub-contractor included in the bid shall be approved at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and the COR. They are subject to the same qualification requirements. Any change to a sub-contractor or its personnel must be approved by the COR.

4.2. Technician Qualifications: The Contractor shall provide highly qualified trained staff to conduct ergonomic workplace evaluations and provide a written report of findings, actions taken, and recommendations. The staff must be competent and have the training and experience necessary to conduct workplace ergonomic evaluation protocol in compliance with current state, federal regulations, and VHA Directives/Policies. The technician must have the ability and capacity to perform at least one (1) ergonomic assessment per hour. A resume of each technician that demonstrates their training, specific ergonomic assessment ability, years of experience, and the number of workplace ergonomic assessments per hour they can perform shall be provided with the bid. Any changes to personnel after award of contract must be approved by the COR.

4.2.1. The Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as the Contractor’s employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges that display the company’s name.

All personnel must have the ability to communicate by cellular telephone with the COR.

4.3. Requirements: The Contractor services provided shall be in compliance with Federal State and VHA directives and policies. The Contractor shall include the following services:

4.3.1. The Contractor shall provide concise one on one evaluations for each person. The evaluation will identify specific problem areas involving how an employee interacts with the workspace, computers, tools, and furniture that could potentially result in musculoskeletal disorders.

Workstation seating, lighting, and glare, computer monitors, keyboards, work surfaces, and work practices are all evaluated. Adjustments of equipment and furniture should be made immediately during the evaluation process. Minor workstation adjustments that are necessary are made during the evaluation whenever possible.

4.3.2. Some jobs do not involve the employees sitting at a fixed computer workstation to perform their daily tasks. This does not, however, eliminate the possibility of a repetitive motion injury. Warehouse operations, maintenance personnel, and housekeeping staff are some types of similar exposure groups that may require ergonomic analysis of individual and groups of job tasks. These ergonomic assessments will need to be conducted on a case-by-case basis to properly assess ergonomic risks.

4.3.3. The Contractor shall provide one- on – one consultation and training to the employee on proper posture, ergonomic best practices, and ergonomic risk factors including tips, exercises, and behavior modifications to prevent and / or reduce further injury or reduce pain. Following each training, the contractor will be available to aid individual staff with set up and adjustments to their own workstations.

4.3.4. The Contractor will provide all supplies and equipment to conduct the ergonomic assessment that have been approved by the COR.

4.3.5. The Contractor shall communicate with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at least monthly by phone or email to discuss progress, performance, and improvement possibilities.

5. SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

5.1. Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: The Contractor shall provide the specific deliverables described below within the performance period stated of this PWS. If for any reason any deliverable cannot be delivered within the scheduled time frame, the contractor is required to explain why in writing to the Contracting Officer, including a firm commitment of when the work shall be completed. This notice to the Contracting Officer shall cite the reasons for the delay, and the impact on the overall project. The Contracting Officer will then review the facts and issue a response in accordance with applicable regulations.

5.1.1. Task One: The Contractor shall conduct Ergonomic Workstations evaluations and ergonomic training for each of the sites listed in section 2.2 of this document. This shall include enough dates and times to provide training and Ergonomic Workstation evaluations for all personnel identified. The list of employees shall be provided to the Contractor by the COR taking into consideration shift work at some of the sites.

5.1.2. Deliverable One: The Contractor shall provide the Ergonomic written reports in unrestricted

Microsoft Word Format for each person evaluated. The Written reports must include:

5.1.2.1. Date of the evaluation, name of individual being evaluated, site location building, and room number where the evaluation took place.

5.1.2.2. Information on observations and discussions with the person being evaluated, including if any, metrics, risk factors, pain, and discomfort levels.

5.1.2.3. Findings and recommendations including adjustments and suggestions for improving efficiency, safety, and work habit corrections.

5.1.2.4. Recommend cost-effective ergonomic products equivalent in quality and price to those found in the GSA catalog. All recommended ergonomic equipment must meet quality standards equal or equivalent to the ergonomic equipment listed on the GSA Data Base, and meet all required government purchase agreements

5.1.2.5. Description and photograph of current workstation pre- and post-assessment configuration.

5.1.3. Deliverable Two: The Contractor shall submit a monthly invoice listing each individual evaluated, date, and the site visited as separate line items.

6. EVALUATED OPTIONAL TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

6.1. The Contractor shall provide an email to the COR and/or VANCHCS Industrial Hygienist / Ergonomic Program Manager at least monthly to update progress of workplace ergonomic assessments.

7. SCHEDUAL FOR DELIVERABLES

7.1. If for any reason any deliverable cannot be delivered within the scheduled time frame, the contractor is required to explain why in writing to the Contracting Officer, including a firm commitment of when the work shall be completed. This notice to the Contracting Officer shall cite the reasons for the delay, and the impact on the overall project. The Contracting Officer will then review the facts and issue a response in accordance with applicable regulations.

8. CHANGE TO PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

8.1. Any changes to this PWS shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the Contracting Officer. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the Contractor through the actions of parties other than the Contracting Officer shall be borne by the Contractor.

9. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

9.1. The Contractor shall provide the COR a monthly progress report that summarizes the site visit locations, dates, number of employees per site visit, problems and any opportunities for improvement. The report can be an email to the COR.

10. TRAVEL

10.1. Travel may be needed for the contract kick-off and closing meetings. All travel expenses for these meetings and for the site visits are included and are not separate line items and are the Contractor’s expenses.

11. TIME AND DURATION

11.1. The contract shall be re-evaluated annually. The Contractor will work closely with the COR and/or VANCHCS Industrial Hygienist Ergonomic Program Manager in developing a schedule for all employees requiring ergonomic evaluations. The Contractor will work closely coordinating with the COR and/or VANCHCS Industrial Hygienist to ensure that the schedule is dynamic enough to optimize results.

11.2. Contractor shall provide:

11.2.1. Ergonomic assessments at flexible times to accommodate all three working shifts at Mather and Martinez sites.

11.2.2. The Contractor will need to travel to each facility as stated in section 2.2.

11.2.3. In-Service (suitcase) ergonomic training and assessment of each department's location so that employees do not have to leave their work areas.

11.2.4. Perform up to one (1) ergonomic and training per hour for staff at all sites listed in section 4.2 this includes documentation and administrative tasks.

12. SAFETY

12.1. All services shall be conducted in a manner which is safe for employees and all occupants on the facility premises.

13. VA OBSERVED FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

13.1. New Year’s Day

13.2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

13.3. Presidents’ Day

13.4. Memorial Day

13.5. Juneteenth Day

13.6. Independence Day

13.7. Labor Day

13.8. Columbus Day

13.9. Veterans’ Day

13.10. Thanksgiving Day

13.11. Christmas Day

13.12. Any other day designated by the President of the United States as a Federal Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the legal holiday.

14. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLAN PLAN (QASP)

14.1. The Government will monitor the contractor’s performance using QASP. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Contractor will coordinate and agree upon a QASP inspection plan within thirty (30) days after the contract effective date.

Task Item Quantity Deliverable Date

Task One Ergonomic Evaluation /Training One (1) each September - September

Deliverable # Item Quantity Delivery Date

One (1)

Each of the ergonomic evaluations will be a separate deliverable. The Contractor shall provide completed evaluations to COR. (See Section 5.1.2)

One (1) per person evaluated

Within fourteen (14) business days after receiving names of employees to receive ergonomic assessments.

Two (2) The Contractor shall provide monthly invoices. (See Section 5.1.3)

One (1) per month

Fourteen (14) business days upon completion of all scheduled evaluations

15. FEE SCHEDULE

15.1. The Contractor shall only invoice for ergonomic evaluations at site visits. Not hourly based.

16. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

16.1. Provide names of employees to receive ergonomic assessments, sorted by location, supervisor, and shift.

16.2. Provide the Contractor with employee point of contact information

17. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE

17.1. It is agreed that

17.1.1. The preliminary and final deliverables and all associated working papers, and other material deemed relevant by VA which has been generated by the Contractor in the performance of this task order are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the conclusion of the task order.

17.1.2. The Contracting Officer will be the sole authorized official to release verbally or in writing, any data, deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this task order.

No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this task order presented to the Contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for response.

17.1.3. Press releases, marketing material or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

18. RECORDS MANAGEMENT LANGUAGE

18.1. The following standard items relate to records generated in executing the contract and should be included in a typical Electronic Information Systems (EIS) procurement contract:

18.1.1. Citations to pertinent laws, codes, and regulations such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

18.1.2. The Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S.

Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

18.1.3. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records.

18.1.4. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act.

18.1.5. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

18.1.6. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

18.1.7. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. The Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

18.1.8. The Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

18.1.9. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the

Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

18.1.10. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

(End of Performance Statement)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

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