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This document is a solicitation for a contract to provide grounds maintenance services for the Grand Prairie and Garland outpatient clinics operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, supervision and other items and services to maintain healthy grass, trees, shrubs, and plants in order to present a clean and professional appearance. The contract will be for a base year plus four one-year option periods. Key requirements include lawn maintenance, tree and shrub care, seasonal planting, irrigation system maintenance, snow/ice removal, and debris/trash removal. The solicitation is set aside for certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). Offers are due by August 30, 2024 at 1:00pm CDT. The awarded contract will have a period of performance starting October 15, 2024.

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PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

549-25-1-5096-0009

36C25724Q0897 08-12-2024

Melanie Williams 210-694-6378 08-30-2024 1:00pm CDT

36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

X 100

X

561730

$9.5 Million

N/A

X

36C549

North Texas Healthcare System Grand Prairie VA Outpatient Clinic 2737 Sherman Street

Grand Prairie TX 75051

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5540

See CONTINUATION Page

The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to ensure grounds maintenance is performed in a manner that will maintain healthy grass, trees, shrubs, and plants in order to present a clean and professional appearance for the Grand Prairie Outpatient Clinic and the Garland Outpatient Clinic as outlined within the Statement of Work (SOW).

The ensuing contract from this solicitation will be for a base year plus four (4) one-year option contract.

See Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 on Page 46 for additional information.

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

X 1

36C25724Q0897

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 32

C.5 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.6 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

C.7 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.9 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.10 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.11 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) . 39

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998)

E.2 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.5 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.6 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

E.7 BASIS FOR AWARD

E.8 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

E.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

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: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contract Specialist-Melanie Williams melanie.williams5@va.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 5441 Babcock Road, Suite 302 San Antonio, TX 78240

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.

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in 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.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

Grounds Maintenance

Grand Prairie and Garland Facilities

A. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to ensure grounds maintenance is performed in a manner that will maintain healthy grass, trees, shrubs, and plants in order to present a clean and professional appearance for the Grand Prairie Outpatient Clinic and the Garland Outpatient Clinic.

1. The Grand Prairie Clinic is a total plot of about 6 acres, take away about 1 acre for the building, which means the contractor shall be responsible to care for approximately 5 acres.

2. The Garland Outpatient Clinic is about 33 acres (see attached detailed photographs and drawings). The area highlighted in blue on the attached site plan is included. However, the heavily wooded area near the back would require initial clearing of underbrush and raising of tree canopies in initial base year and maintained per the specifications of the contract in the remaining option years.

3. The Department of Veterans Affairs is not responsible for providing shelter, power, or telecommunications. Work includes, but is not limited to, roadways, parking lots and sidewalk; lawn maintenance; tree and shrubbery maintenance; planting bed maintenance; and miscellaneous services as identified by this document.

B. PLACE(s) OF PERFORMANCE:

1. North Texas Healthcare System

Grand Prairie VA Outpatient Clinic 2737 Sherman Street Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

2. North Texas Healthcare System

Garland VA Outpatient Clinic 2301 Marie Curie Blvd Garland, Texas 75042

C. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base plus four option year renewals Base Year: October 15, 2024 – October 14, 2025 Option Year 1: October 15, 2025 – October 14, 2026 Option Year 2: October 15, 2026 – October 14, 2027 Option Year 3: October 15, 2027 – October 14, 2028 Option Year 4: October 15, 2028 – October 14, 2029

D. REQUIREMENTS:

1. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK:

a. Unless otherwise stated, the Contracting Officer shall notify the contractor in writing when work shall commence. The contractor shall retain the services of a Texas Certified Nurseryman for the duration of this contract, to advise and direct the contractor’s forces in the proper care and maintenance of all lawn and turf areas, trees, shrubbery, seasonal planting beds and planting materials covered by this contract. The Texas

Certified Nurseryman shall provide his/her official comments regarding the viability of all landscape and planting plans prepared by the contractor.

b. The contractor shall conduct an inspection to establish starting condition of entrances, roadways, and parking lots; and prepare a detailed report with recommendations and submit it COR for approval to begin repairs or to have VA decide to make repairs ourselves not later than 30 days from award.

2. BARRICADES: Unless otherwise stated, the Contractor shall place barricades around areas needing repair or being affected by the contractor work. Each barricade shall have a flashing warning light and reflective surface on the top cross member. A single barricade may be placed over the area in question if the area has a dimension no greater than 24 inches long in any horizontal direction and if the barricade fully encompasses the area. Otherwise, additional barricades shall be placed around the area in question. All barricades shall be connected by rope, mounted, and strung 36 inches to 42 inches above the ground.

Barricades shall be placed no further than 10 feet apart. The contractor shall remove all barricades and rope immediately following the completion of work or repairs.

3. CHEMICAL USE: If chemicals are to be used in anywhere in this contract, the chemical must first be approved by the Safety Service here at the VA and MSDS must be obtained.

Chemical use of 2, 4-d is prohibited.

4. ROADWAY AND SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE: The contractor shall maintain concrete traffic surfaces (i.e... roadways, parking areas, sidewalks, and steps) as described below.

The contractor shall advise the COR or his/her designee prior to starting traffic surface maintenance and check with the COR before leaving the medical facility.

5. UPKEEP OF TRAFFIC SURFACES:

- The contractor shall sweep or blow all roadways and parking lots at least monthly.

- The contractor shall schedule the routine sweeping, blowing or cleaning of traffic surfaces to minimize disruption to normal Medical Center operations.

- Entryways should be power washed/steam cleaned if deemed necessary at least once in the fiscal year and twice in areas if deemed necessary as deemed to be dirty. Delivery dock areas shall be pressure washed bi-annually.

6. LANDSCAPING/LAWN MAINTENANCE:

- The contractor shall mow lawn areas, taking precautions to prevent scalping, uneven mowing and rutting by equipment. The contractor shall also ensure that there is no damage done to trees, shrubs and sprinkler heads. The contractor shall repair or replace damaged turf, fences, plants, and irrigation systems and/or structures damaged by his forces. Shrubs and trees damaged shall be replaced with new shrubs and/or trees approved by COR.

- Lawn areas shall be mowed to a height of 2.5 inches during the growing season, except that during the spring growing season it may be mowed as low as 1.5 inches until the new plant growth matures. Grass clippings shall be mulched into the lawn while mowing.

During the winter season the dormant grass shall be left at a height of approximately 3 inches. (Grass clippings are to be removed after each mowing when clippings are not mulched in place.)

- All sod areas or specially grassed areas shall be mowed with the proper tools/equipment and methods, which shall be submitted to and approved by the COR.

- Vegetation in and adjacent to the drainage ditches shall be mowed to the same standards as the adjacent grass cutting area. Ditches without standing water shall have the entire area mowed. Those with standing water will be mowed within 6 to 12 inches of the water line. Edging and Trimming: (Herbicides/pesticides shall not be used to control grass and weeds for edging or trimming.)

- Edging of sidewalks, driveways and curbs in improved areas shall be accomplished so that grass and weeds do not extend over the edge of the walks, drives or curbs more than 1.5 inches nor will they cut back from the edge of walks, drives or curbs more than

1.5 inches.

- The grass around trees, shrubs, fences, poles, hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, expansion joints and cracks in traffic surfaces and areas inaccessible to mowers shall be edged and trimmed so that the grass height does not exceed the height of adjacent areas.

- Grass and weeds resulting from edging and trimming shall be removed and disposed of as debris or rubbish or shall be mulched by mowers.

- Undesirable vines and weeds growing upon fences shall be removed. Special care shall be taken to protect the desired plants, vines, etc., placed along perimeter fences designated by COR.

7. FERTILIZING & AMENDMENT OF SOILS:

Amounts and types of fertilizers and soil amendments shall be determined by the results of a soil analysis. The contractor shall conduct soil analysis prior to the start of growing season and provide a copy of the results to the COR. Contractor shall submit fertilizing and soil amendment plan to the COR for approval. The Government will evaluate the plan and if approved, contractor will present quotes to COR to determine if the government should purchase or for contractor to charge to landscaping purchase line item of this contract.

8. MAINTENANCE OF PLANTING BEDS:

- The contractor is responsible for the maintenance of planting beds and determination of additional mulch. Undesirable plants will be removed. All plants will be pruned of dead flowers, and any dead or broken limbs. All diseased or dead plants will be removed and replaced with approved items, using the approved plans as a guide.

- Clippings and other debris shall be removed and disposed of as planting debris.

9. WEEDS:

Manual or mechanical eradication is preferred over chemical eradication. Spot treatment is the preferred method of applying chemical controls. The contractor shall notify Safety Service when in his opinion the use of chemicals is needed. Safety service shall make final determination on the use of chemicals. Should chemical treatment be determined standard industry practices shall be used by applicators licensed by the state of Texas. If chemical treatment of weeds is used, the removal of dead weeds needs to be performed to maintain appearance. Contractor is required to maintain a file with all MSDS documents related to chemicals used.

When chemical methods are used to remove weeds or unwanted vegetation, the contractor shall assure the compatibility of the chemicals with the existing vegetation and ensure that only the weeds shall be affected by the chemicals. All weeds and unwanted vegetation killed by mechanical means or chemical treatment shall be picked up and deposited into the government provided open dumpster and shall not be left on the ground. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing or repairing any damage resulting from chemical applications.

10. SEASONAL PLANTING BEDS:

During the first month of the operational period, the contractor shall submit an annual flower/color planting plan for each planting bed within the designated planting areas. This plan shall address each of the four seasons and shall include plant types, quantities, and estimated purchase price. The government will evaluate the plan and if approved, contractor will present to the COR to determine if the government should purchase or for the contractor to charge to landscaping purchase line item of this contract. The contractor shall plant and maintain all seasonal plantings in accordance with the approved annual flower/color-planting plan. Planting material that is lost due to improper care or planting by the contractor will be replaced with like material at his/her expense. Contractor shall provide all labor required to install and maintain the approved planting plan.

Grand Prairie:

Main Entrance Planting Beds:

Garland:

South Entrance Planting Beds:

West Entrance Planting Beds:

East Entrance Planting Beds:

Main and West Entrance Planting Beds:

11. TREES AND SHRUBS:

- All trimming and pruning shall be done to promote healthy, disease free trees and shrubs. Trimming and pruning shall be accomplished under the direction of a Texas Certified Nurseryman or certified arborist.

- The trees shall be minimally shaped annually to prevent overgrowth and pruned to eliminate conflict with normal traffic or safety clearance within the vicinity of the trees.

Minimum safety clearance is 14 feet over the street and driveways; 7.5 feet over walk areas, and tree branches are to be 4 feet away from buildings and improved structures.

Other trees shall be pruned on an as required basis to prevent safety hazards and structural damage. Trees in the line site of cameras may need to be pruned more often to prevent overgrowth and blocking its view for safety purpose as police use the cameras to monitor the grounds. Tipping and dehorning shall not be permitted except for crepe myrtles as they will need to be kept at current height. Contractor will go over the annual tree trimming/pruning for course of action for trimming/pruning of trees around utility poles/power lines for line clearance is not the responsibility of the Contractor.

When trimming/pruning around utility poles/power lines is needed, the contractor will coordinate with the COR or designated personnel. Actual notification of the utility company will be made by the VA.

- Unless otherwise directed by the COR, shrubs shall be pruned and trimmed to maintain their original shape and size, unless new growth of smaller like size shrubs are planted, those will be pruned and trimmed at least 3 inches and no more than 6 inches to allow for shrub growth to catch up to the surrounding like shrubs. Minimum clearances from building, utilities, and other obstructions shall be one foot.

- Hedges shall be maintained to a uniform height and width as approved by the COR. No informal hedges or screen plantings shall be converted to formal shapes unless approved by the COR. Conversion of formal hedges to informal shapes shall not take place unless they are a part of the formal landscape plan provided by the COR or developed by the contractor and approved by the COR.

- All broken or dead tree limbs shall be removed, and the tree injury shall be treated as required to prevent any disease from attacking the injury.

- All shrubs and trees shall be inspected at least monthly throughout the year to ensure against disease and insect infestation: When an infestation occurs, a certified applicator shall apply the appropriate fungicide or insecticide to curb infestation. Report of condition, corrective action and results shall be provided to COR.

- Plant material resulting from trimming and pruning, storm or wind damage shall be removed and disposed of. Storm or wind damage material shall be removed within 2 hours of notification that damage has occurred or during contractor daily inspection, whichever occurs first. Material resulting from pruning and trimming shall be removed by the end of the workday.

12. RUBBISH AND DEBRIS REMOVAL:

- The contractor shall remove all debris resulting from any of his tasks, leaving the area where the work was accomplished in a clean condition. The contractor shall pickup and dispose of trash and litter including paper, plastic, bottles, cans, cardboard, rags, limbs, branches, cigarette butts, pull tabs, gum, and other similar solid materials and foreign debris. An acceptable policed area that is considered clean shall be free of such trash and litter.

- Any litter found will be removed throughout the as necessary to assure a continued neat appearance.

- Areas around buildings, utilities, shrubs, fences, bushes, trees, etc. will be kept free of accumulated debris and trash. The contractor shall pick up debris and trash.

13. EXTERIOR TRASH CAN SERVICE

The contractor shall be responsible for servicing (12) exterior trash cans located at employee entrances. Trash cans and dumpsters will be provided by the VA. Locations will be detailed in attached site plan. This includes:

(1) Daily emptying and disposal of bagged trash to dumpster.

(2) Provide can liners/bags for all exterior trash cans.

(3) Cleaning of trash cans when needed. The VA shall provide a water hose, water, and designated area available to the contractor for cleaning. The contractor shall not be penalized if there is no working water.

(4) The VA shall provide a storage area for the contractor.

14. IRRIGATION (existing working systems and systems after repairs)

- The contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and operation of all irrigation systems beginning at the meter coming into the property of the VA from the city. The Contractor reserves the right to request an equitable adjustment should there be a discovery of an unknown above or underground issue. Such as but not limited to old pipes, equipment, other/special components, systems malfunctions, control issues, leaks, water runoff, etc.

- The contractor will conduct an inspection and perform operational test of systems to establish starting condition – contractor shall prepare a detailed report and submit to COR for approval to begin repairs or to have VA decide to make repairs ourselves. The contractor shall verify the condition of all irrigation systems at the start of the contract.

The Contractor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

(1) The cleaning of sprinkler heads.

(2) Depending on the severity and the number of leaks, the contractor shall reasonably repairing/replacing broken or damaged pipelines. The contractor shall provide a quote to the COR for approval.

(3) Repairing/replacing inoperative electrical control wiring and control boxes. The contractor shall provide a quote to the COR on a case-by-case basis for approval.

(4) Repairing/replacing damaged, malfunctioning, or missing irrigation sprinkler heads. After initial repair/replacement services, the contractor shall provide quote to the VA for approval on a case-by-case basis.

(5) Repairing/replacing any damaged or broken swing joints, flex pipe, riser pipes, sprinkler heads and integral parts thereof.

(6) Winterizing and de-winterizing all irrigation systems to prevent freeze ups. The

Contractor shall provide one service in the fall and spring. The Contractor shall provide a quote to the VA for approval for any items that need to be replaced/repaired.

(7) The contractor shall test all zones for proper operation weekly. Test period shall not exceed five minutes per zone and is to be conducted during normal working hours. At least one test per month on a mutually agreed upon day will be conducted under supervision of the COR or his designee. Any condition requiring maintenance will have corrective action initiated immediately.

(8) Cleaning all rotary and pop-up sprinkler heads of grass and weeds in a circular area not to exceed 3 inches from any part of the sprinkler top by either mechanical or chemical means.

(9) Adjusting all sprinkler heads to provide proper coverage of bed and lawn areas while minimizing over spray to conserve water.

(10) Performing necessary tests to ensure that all planting beds and lawn areas maintain proper moisture with the root zone of all plant material.

(11) Precautions will be taken to prevent runoff into streets, drainage ditches and accumulation in low areas. Should the VA decide to perform additional lawn maintenance for cosmetics or landscaped beds, the contractor reserves the right to request an equitable adjustment.

15. Irrigation Set-aside Funds for Repair and New Systems

Contractor shall provide pricing and services for an initial repair to bring entire irrigation system to working order. Any additional systems will be priced separately from this contract.

16. Premium Service for Snow and Ice Days to be Approved by COR

1. This premium charge shall be for snow and ice days for up to 10 days per this contract. Additional days will require modification to this contract.

2. Contractor shall remove snow and ice by plowing, blowing, shoveling or other suitable means not harmful to traffic surface and sidewalks, in order to produce and maintain safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles. Surfaces shall be in a safe condition a minimum of two hours before the beginning of each business day. The contractor shall insure that lane markers are not damaged by his removal operations.

3. The contractor shall apply CHAT ROCK to help reduce cost of having to use too much ice melt and brine to treat existing or developing unsafe conditions in order to insure the safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles. There should be enough material on hand for first day of any continuous snow and ice days.

4. The contractor shall spread a sand/salt mixture or brine on all parking areas and roadways to allow safe passage of pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Contractor shall provide and charge VA per agreement below of landscaping purchases for materials.

5. The contractor shall erect and provide the signage warning persons entering the facility grounds of the hazardous conditions. The contractor shall maintain this signage until all traffic surfaces are safe for passage and the hazard has passed.

At such time, the contractor shall remove the signs. Signs shall be placed at all entrance/exits to the Medical Center grounds, as well as all areas designated by the COR (i.e. before the ramp going to the top of the parking garage. The signs shall be freestanding and display the message “WARNING-HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS” or the similar in 2-inch-high black letters in white reflective background or similar. Sign to be utilized must be approved in advance by the

COR.

6. Care must be taken to look for missed spots (such as freezing run off found in the parking garage where ice would normally not be expected.

7. Treatment of traffic surfaces shall be performed in a priority order in accordance with COR Instructions.

8. The use of chemical deicers shall be allowed in areas where not to affect plant/vegetation growth.

9. Contractor will have access to government owned non wheeled deicing equipment.

Contractor is prohibited from utilizing government owned or leased motor vehicles and earth moving equipment. All contractor personnel shall be trained properly on the use of equipment by the COR or designee.

E. Special Services to be Approved by COR

No more than 5 occurrences per year for (i.e. sand truck, dead or fallen tree removal; to include grinding stump to 6 inches under surrounding surface to allow for new lawn growth, fence repairs of cut fencing or damaged poles in order to maintain grounds security, excluding irrigation repair as this will come out of irrigation set aside funds) grounds services not covered under snow and ice or irrigation.

F. Landscaping Purchases of Needed Product to be Approved by COR

No more than 15 occurrences per year for (herbicides, plants, bushes, landscaping trim, ice melt, brine, etc.

Additional tasks due to contingency operations or special events shall be accomplished when requested by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). All of these efforts shall be included as part of the contract. The Veterans Affairs (VA) shall reimburse the contractor at contractor’s cost for herbicide and pesticide chemicals, fertilizer and soil amendments and all plants furnished by the contractor. The contractor shall obtain a minimum of three (3) bids for purchases. The VA reserves the right to furnish plant materials and other supplies at its sole discretion.

G. ON SITE STORAGE: Contractor may provide onsite storage for any equipment deemed necessary for maintaining the specifications of this contract. Storage must be mobile and be able to be relocated if deemed necessary by the government. Location for on-site storage must be approved by the COR. Storage area must be maintained and kept clean. SDS books shall be maintained were any chemicals or fuels will be stored. Proper cabinetry and containment shall be maintained in case of spills.

H. COVERAGE: Contractor must provide coverage to be able to maintain to specification of this contract.

I. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Before any work is started, the contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR to determine existing site conditions, existing plant damage caused by erosion, excess/lack of fertilization, parasitic plants, insects, disease, VAMC, third parties, storms, flood, frost and trees beyond their normal life span, sidewalks span. The fertilization schedule will be based on soil analysis. After the soil analysis has been completed, the contractor shall present a plan to the COR and will either be purchased through amendments to the ensuing contract or be procured through the COR’s local processes.

J. QUALITY OF SERVICE: The contractor’s personal must be competent with documented experience on grounds care and maintenance and shall have additional safety training as required by this contract.

K. HOURS: All work shall be performed during normal hours of operation Monday through

Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm CST unless the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) states otherwise.

L. HOLIDAYS: The following is a list of U.S. Government holidays. If the holiday falls on a

Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as the holiday; if the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday and any other day specifically declared by the president of the United States to be a national holiday.

New Year’s Day Jan 1 Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in Jan President’s Day 3rd Monday in Feb Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day

Last Monday in May June 19

Independence Day July 4 Labor Day 1st Monday in Sep Columbus Day 2nd Monday in Oct Veterans Day Nov 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

M. GOVERNMENT BADGES: The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will coordinate the issuance of required access badges to Contractor personnel. Contractor personnel shall wear laminated identification badges provided by the Government always when performing.

Badges shall be worn on the outer garment, attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard.

Government issued identification badge remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the issuing office or other designated Government personnel upon transfer of contractor employees from the contract.

N. CONTRACTOR BADGES (NOT APPLICABLE): All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public or congress that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

O. SAFETY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ensure performance is secure while protecting material, equipment, and actor supplies from damage and loss. Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract. All information generated in performance of this contract becomes property of the Government and must be surrendered upon request and/or completion of the contract. The contractor must protect against the destruction and/or misplacement of all information produced under this contract, unless directed under local policy to destroy. This includes both hard and soft copies of data.

The contractor shall not release any information (including photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials, or confirmations) on any part of the subject matter of this contract or any phase of any program hereunder without the prior written approval of the

COR.

P. CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL: Contractor personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner (i.e. timeliness, communication; spoken and written etc.). The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of suspected misconduct, a suspected security breach, or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interests of the Government. The hospital director or designated representative has the authority to bar individuals from the Government facility. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this performance work statement. The Government shall not reimburse the Contractor for travel and other expenses associated with the removal of personnel. Contractor personnel are not authorized to carry or possess personal weapons to include, but not limited to, firearms and knives with a blade length in excess of three inches, while assigned under this contract.

Q. CONTRACTORS ATTIRE AND APPEARANCE: Contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance commensurate with standards delineated for Government civilian personnel acting in similar capacities. The Government reserves the right to review Contractor personnel qualifications. Upon request, resumes shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to clearance approval, for review and acceptance by the COR. The intent is verification purpose and not for the Government to become the hiring authority.

R. INVOICES AND PAYMENTS: The invoice SHALL be itemized to include the following information. Any information listed below, and not provided on an invoice, shall render that invoice incomplete and the invoice shall be returned for immediate correction. Invoice to be approved by COR before submission to Tungsten.

1) Time period being invoiced for

2) Description of services performed

3) Unit Cost billed

4) Extended amount due

5) Invoice number, date, and

6) Contract and obligation numbers

7) CLIN as applicable

8) Work rep

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVIC

ES

QUANTIT

Y

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO ________________

Grounds Maintenance Services for Grand Prairie to include all materials and supplies Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-15-2024 POP End: 10-14-2025

Grounds Maintenance Services for the Garland facility to include all exterior trash can services, irrigation testing/maintaining, materials, and supplies.

Contract Period: Base

2.00 JB ________________

Winterizing / De-Winterization Irrigation System for Garland and Grand Prairie facilities Contract Period: Base

1.00 YR ________________

Premium Service for Snow / Ice for the Grand Prairie facility

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Base

Premium Service Snow / Ice for the Garland facility

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Base

Special Services for Garland and Grand Prairie

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Base

Landscape Purchase for Garland and Grand Prairie

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Base

1.00 JB ________________

Initial clearing of underbrush and raising tree canopy in wooded area at the Garland facility Contract Period: Base

Grounds Maintenance Services for Grand Prairie to include all materials and supplies Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-15-2025 POP End: 10-14-2026

Grounds Maintenance Services for the Garland facility to include all exterior trash can services, irrigation testing/maintaining, materials, and supplies.

Contract Period: Option 1

Winterizing / De-Winterization Irrigation System for Garland and Grand Prairie facilities Contract Period: Option 1

Premium Service for Snow / Ice for the Grand Prairie facility

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 1

Premium Service Snow / Ice for the Garland facility

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 1

Special Services for Garland and Grand Prairie

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 1

Landscape Purchase for Garland and Grand Prairie

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 1

Grounds Maintenance Services for Grand Prairie to include all materials and supplies Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-15-2026 POP End: 10-14-2027

Grounds Maintenance Services for the Garland facility to include all exterior trash can services, irrigation testing/maintaining, materials, and supplies.

Contract Period: Option 2

Winterizing / De-Winterization Irrigation System for Garland and Grand Prairie facilities Contract Period: Option 2

Premium Service for Snow / Ice for the Grand Prairie facility

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 2

Premium Service Snow / Ice for the Garland facility

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 2

Special Services for Garland and Grand Prairie

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 2

Landscape Purchase for Garland and Grand Prairie

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 2

Grounds Maintenance Services for Grand Prairie to include all materials and supplies Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-15-2027 POP End: 10-14-2028

Grounds Maintenance Services for the Garland facility to include all exterior trash can services, irrigation testing/maintaining, materials, and supplies.

Contract Period: Option 3

Winterizing / De-Winterization Irrigation System for Garland and Grand Prairie facilities Contract Period: Option 3

Premium Service for Snow / Ice for the Grand Prairie facility

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 3

Premium Service Snow / Ice for the Garland facility

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 3

Special Services for Garland and Grand Prairie

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 3

Landscape Purchase for Garland and Grand Prairie

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 3

Grounds Maintenance Services for Grand Prairie to include all materials and supplies Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-15-2028 POP End: 10-14-2029

Grounds Maintenance Services for the Garland facility to include all exterior trash can services, irrigation testing/maintaining, materials, and supplies.

Contract Period: Option 4

Winterizing / De-Winterization Irrigation System for Garland and Grand Prairie facilities Contract Period: Option 4

Premium Service for Snow / Ice for the Grand Prairie facility

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 4

Premium Service Snow / Ice for the Garland facility

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 4

Special Services for Garland and Grand Prairie

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 4

Landscape Purchase for Garland and Grand Prairie

The Government will enter a Not-To-Exceed Amount upon award Contract Period: Option 4

GRAND TOTAL ________________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2023

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION

JAN 1997

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

MAY 2020

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

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

[X] (4) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712);

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

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

[] (6) [Reserved]

[X] (7) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

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

[X] (9) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

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

[X] (11)(i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

[] (14) [Reserved]

[] (15) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

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

[] (17) [Reserved]

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

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

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

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[X] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219–9.

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

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[X] (23) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

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

[X] (26) (i) 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219–28.

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

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

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

[] (30) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[X] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O. 13126).

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

[X] (34)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

[X] (35)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (36)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

[X] (37) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

[X] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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

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

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

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

[] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols. (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024). (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[X] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I).

[] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C.

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