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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

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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

648-24-1-4036-0001

36C26024Q0033 11-06-2023

Danielle Carrico 208-422-1000 x7420 11-28-2023 5:00pm MST

36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

X 100

X

561612

$29 Million

NET 30

N/A

X

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Portland Health Care System See PWS for Various Locations

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

Security Guards and Supervisor for Portland Community Resource d and Referral Center (CRRC), Fairview Clinic, Hillsboro Clinic, Salem Clinic, West Linn Clinic and Bend Clinic. See PWS.

Period of Performance:

Base: 1 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024 Option 1: 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025 Option 2: 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 Option 3: 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 Option 4: 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2028

VENDORS: Carefully read E.2 (Quote Preparation) and E.10 (Evaluation). Vendors must submit items 1-4 and ensure signed certification under VAAR 852.219-75 is included in quote submission.

See CONTINUATION Page

648-3640152-4036-840700-2580 010040700

X X

36C26024Q0033

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 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...26

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 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

C.9 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

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

(DEVIATION)

C.10 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.11 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.12 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..33

C.13 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5563

D.2 WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5565

D.3 WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5573

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS &

QUESTION SUBMISSION

E.3 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.5 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.6 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

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

E.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

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

E.10 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.11 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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: Contracting Officer 36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

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] Monthly (Gov't will accept 2x month invoicing)

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.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2,000.00 HR __________________ __________________

SECURITY SUPERVISOR. MAINTAIN SECURITY SERVICE FOR

ALL CBOC, CLINICS AND CRRC.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-01-2024 POP End: 12-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R430 - Support - Professional:

Physical Security and Badging

9,000.00 HR __________________ __________________

MAINTAIN SECURITY SERVICE FOR SECURITY GUARDS FOR

WEST LINN CLINIC, HILLSBORO CLINIC, SALEM CLINIC, AND

FAIRVIEW CLINIC.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-01-2024 POP End: 12-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

MAINTAIN SECURITY SERVICE FOR TWO (2) SECURITY

GUARDS AT EACH LOCATION FOR PORTLAND COMMUNITY

RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER (CRRC) AND BEND

CLINIC.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-01-2024 POP End: 12-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R430 - Support - Professional:

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: DAY

10.00 EA __________________ __________________

BACKGROUND AND ONBOARDING FOR UP TO 10 INDIVIDUALS

PER YEAR. THE PRICING IS MEANT TO OFFSET SOME INITIAL

COSTS, SUCH AS TRAVEL FOR FINGERPRINTING, DURING THE

ONBOARDING PERIOD (CAN TAKE UP TO 90 DAYS) AND

ASSIST IN RETENTION OF PROSPECTIVE SECURITY GUARDS.

GOVERNMENT WILL ONLY PAY FOR NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS

ACTUALLY HIRED, UP TO 10 PER YEAR.

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 01-01-2024 POP End: 12-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services

20.00 EA _____$500.00______ ___$10,000.00____

SECURITY GUARD RETENTION PAY.

AFTER EVERY SIX MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT, UP TO TEN

GUARDS (EITHER FULL OR PART-TIME) CAN RECEIVE

RETENTION PAY. THE GOVERNMENT WILL REIMBURSE THE

CONTRACTOR UP TO $500.00 TOTAL FOR A RETENTION PAID

TO SUCH CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE. SEE PWS FOR

INFORMATION.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-01-2024 POP End: 12-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services

ALL CBOC, CLINICS AND CRRC.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-01-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

WEST LINN CLINIC, HILLSBORO CLINIC, SALEM CLINIC, AND

FAIRVIEW CLINIC.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-01-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

GUARDS AT EACH LOCATION FOR PORTLAND COMMUNITY

RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER (CRRC) AND BEND

CLINIC.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-01-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R430 - Support - Professional:

PER YEAR. THE PRICING IS MEANT TO OFFSET SOME INITIAL

COSTS, SUCH AS TRAVEL FOR FINGERPRINTING, DURING THE

ONBOARDING PERIOD (CAN TAKE UP TO 90 DAYS) AND

ASSIST IN RETENTION OF PROSPECTIVE SECURITY GUARDS.

GOVERNMENT WILL ONLY PAY FOR NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS

ACTUALLY HIRED, UP TO 10 PER YEAR.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-01-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services

RETENTION PAY. THE GOVERNMENT WILL REIMBURSE THE

CONTRACTOR UP TO $500.00 TOTAL FOR A RETENTION PAID

TO SUCH CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE. SEE PWS FOR

INFORMATION.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-01-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services

ALL CBOC, CLINICS AND CRRC.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

WEST LINN CLINIC, HILLSBORO CLINIC, SALEM CLINIC, AND

FAIRVIEW CLINIC.

Contract Period: Option 2

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

GUARDS AT EACH LOCATION FOR PORTLAND COMMUNITY

RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER (CRRC) AND BEND

CLINIC.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R430 - Support - Professional:

PER YEAR. THE PRICING IS MEANT TO OFFSET SOME INITIAL

COSTS, SUCH AS TRAVEL FOR FINGERPRINTING, DURING THE

ONBOARDING PERIOD (CAN TAKE UP TO 90 DAYS) AND

ASSIST IN RETENTION OF PROSPECTIVE SECURITY GUARDS.

GOVERNMENT WILL ONLY PAY FOR NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS

ACTUALLY HIRED, UP TO 10 PER YEAR.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services

RETENTION PAY. THE GOVERNMENT WILL REIMBURSE THE

CONTRACTOR UP TO $500.00 TOTAL FOR A RETENTION PAID

TO SUCH CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE. SEE PWS FOR

INFORMATION.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services

SECURITY SUPERVISOR. MAINTAIN SECURITY SERVICE FOR

ALL CBOC, CLINICS AND CRRC.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-01-2027 POP End: 12-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

WEST LINN CLINIC, HILLSBORO CLINIC, SALEM CLINIC, AND

FAIRVIEW CLINIC.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-01-2027 POP End: 12-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

GUARDS AT EACH LOCATION FOR PORTLAND COMMUNITY

RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER (CRRC) AND BEND

CLINIC.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-01-2027 POP End: 12-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R430 - Support - Professional:

PER YEAR. THE PRICING IS MEANT TO OFFSET SOME INITIAL

COSTS, SUCH AS TRAVEL FOR FINGERPRINTING, DURING THE

ONBOARDING PERIOD (CAN TAKE UP TO 90 DAYS) AND

ASSIST IN RETENTION OF PROSPECTIVE SECURITY GUARDS.

GOVERNMENT WILL ONLY PAY FOR NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS

ACTUALLY HIRED, UP TO 10 PER YEAR.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-01-2027 POP End: 12-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services

SECURITY GUARD RETENTION PAY.

AFTER EVERY SIX MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT, UP TO TEN

GUARDS (EITHER FULL OR PART-TIME) CAN RECEIVE

RETENTION PAY. THE GOVERNMENT WILL REIMBURSE THE

CONTRACTOR UP TO $500.00 TOTAL FOR A RETENTION PAID

TO SUCH CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE. SEE PWS FOR

INFORMATION.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-01-2027 POP End: 12-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services

ALL CBOC, CLINICS AND CRRC.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-01-2028 POP End: 12-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

WEST LINN CLINIC, HILLSBORO CLINIC, SALEM CLINIC, AND

FAIRVIEW CLINIC.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-01-2028 POP End: 12-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

GUARDS AT EACH LOCATION FOR PORTLAND COMMUNITY

RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER (CRRC) AND BEND

CLINIC.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-01-2028 POP End: 12-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R430 - Support - Professional:

BACKGROUND AND ONBOARDING FOR UP TO 10 INDIVIDUALS

PER YEAR. THE PRICING IS MEANT TO OFFSET SOME INITIAL

COSTS, SUCH AS TRAVEL FOR FINGERPRINTING, DURING THE

ONBOARDING PERIOD (CAN TAKE UP TO 90 DAYS) AND

ASSIST IN RETENTION OF PROSPECTIVE SECURITY GUARDS.

GOVERNMENT WILL ONLY PAY FOR NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS

ACTUALLY HIRED, UP TO 10 PER YEAR.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-01-2028 POP End: 12-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services

RETENTION PAY. THE GOVERNMENT WILL REIMBURSE THE

CONTRACTOR UP TO $500.00 TOTAL FOR A RETENTION PAID

TO SUCH CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE. SEE PWS FOR

INFORMATION.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-01-2028 POP End: 12-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services

GRAND TOTAL

Base Period Total $ Option Period One (1) Total $ Option Period Two (2) Total $ Option Period Three (3) Total $ Option Period Four (4) Total $ Contract Value Grand Total $

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B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1) CONTRACT TITLE: Security Guard Services for the VA Portland Health Care System

2) BACKGROUND: The VA Clinics and Community Resource and Ferrell Center located at the below locations requires uniformed unarmed security guard services.

3) SCOPE: The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, and supplies, except as specified as Government-furnished, to provide Security Services at the designated locations under 4(c).

4) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a. Non-Personal Services.

i. The Government shall neither supervise the contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

ii. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees effectively to ensure services are provided in accordance with this PWS. The supervisor shall have the same qualifications (at a minimum) as required for the security guard(s). The Dispatch Office may substitute for the Supervisor in cases of leave only. The Supervisor and/or Dispatch Office shall be available during the entire time while the guard(s) is on duty and perform scheduled and unscheduled reviews for quality, compliance assurance and contract compliance. The supervisor shall not be the same person as one performing the security guard services (unless approved by the COR or Contracting Officer in special circumstances). If the only supervision is the Dispatch Office due to Supervisor leave, the Dispatch Office shall have constant communication with the security guard(s) on duty.

iii. Contractor must maintain supervision of Security Guards despite the remote distance of the Clinics of Center. Contractor must have clear controls in place to oversee Security Guards, such as daily/weekly communication with employees and timecard attendance.

iv. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to immediately correct performance issues with on-duty Security Guards. If performance issues are repeated or severe in nature, the Contractor shall provide a replacement Security Guard, at no additional expense of the Government. The request for a replacement Security Guard will be made by the Contracting Officer.

v. Deliverable: 1. Supervisor. Contractor shall provide Supervisor name and point of contact information 30 days after award and 5 days after change of personnel to the COR and Contracting Officer.

b. Contract Administration

i. The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The Contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions in a timely fashion. The Contractor shall have a single point of contact between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to support contracts or task orders. The contractor shall assign work effort and maintaining proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirement.

ii. Deliverable: 2. Contractor shall provide contract administrator name and point of contact information 5 days after award and 3 days after change of personnel to the COR and Contracting Officer.

c. Place and Time of Performance.

i. One (1) security guard shall be stationed at, patrol and survey the area surrounding the below listed locations the specific areas to be patrolled are:

interior and exterior leased property include the parking lot at the specified areas.

1. Fairview VA Clinic: 1800 NE Market Drive Fairview OR 97024

a. Interior and Exterior Patrols

2. Hillsboro VA Clinic 1925 Northeast Stucki Ave Suite 300 Hillsboro, OR 97006

a. Interior Patrol Only (3rd and 4th Floors)

3. Salem Clinic: 1750 Gilchrist Street Southeast, Suite 130, Salem, OR

97302

a. Interior and Exterior Patrols

4. West Linn VA Clinic: 1750 SW Blankenship Road, Suite 300, West Linn, OR 97068

a. Interior Patrol Only

ii. Two (2) security guards shall be stationed at, patrol and survey the area surrounding the below listed locations the specific areas to be patrolled are:

interior and exterior leased property including the parking lot at the specified areas.

1. Bend VA Clinic: 2650 NE Courtney Drive Bend, OR 97701.

a. Interior and Exterior Patrols

b. This site is allowed to go to 1 guard during periods of leave, call offs, lunch off campus, etc. The VA will not be charged when the second guard is not on site. Contractor will notify COR and/or POC of schedule when only 1 guard is in place due to leave, call offs, lunch off campus, etc.

2. Portland Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) 308 SW 1st Ave, Suite 155, Portland, OR 97204.

a. Interior patrols only.

b. This site is required to always have two guards in place, no exceptions.

iii. One (1) Supervisory Security Guard that can make rounds between the

Hillsboro, West Linn, Fairview, and CRRC on a regular basis. Make rounds to the Salem Clinic at least once every two weeks. Make rounds to the Bend Clinic at least once a month.

iv. The Contractor must provide security coverage for up to 45 hours per week, except for Federally recognized holidays. Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm. One guard must be present, on-campus at all times within the hours posted, with the exception of the Bend Clinic and CRRC as two guards will be in place at all times (Bend Clinic is authorized to have 1 guard in place during period of leave as authorized above). Shifts may either be split between multiple guards OR a single guard can be present all day with a working lunch on campus. If taking a working lunch on campus, the guard must still respond to calls.

v. Work schedules may fluctuate, based on staff coverage, weather and building closure.

5) SECURITY & ONBOARDING REQUIREMENTS

a. Contractor employees must complete all VHA Contractor onboarding requirements within 15 business days of award. The COR will assist the contractor throughout this process and must work diligently to complete the onboarding documents. FORMS

MUST BE LEGIBLE.

b. After onboarding documents are completed, COR will schedule fingerprinting appointment. Fingerprints must be submitted by contractor employees at any Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) with a PIV enrollment. In Oregon, the following VAMC location conducts fingerprinting:

1. 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97239

2. 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd Roseburg, OR 97471

c. Contractor employees must complete Background Investigation and Special Agreement Checks

i. All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA sensitive information and routine access to VA Facilities. The level of background investigation commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the PWS is Tier 1. All Contractor employees shall be required to complete a Special Agreement Check (SAC), and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) prior to beginning services. Both SAC and NACI must be favorably adjudicated prior to start of work.

d. Pre-performance costs associated with onboarding, including time, travel and any costs for certification(s), are the responsibility of the contractor and may not be billed.

e. The Agency and Security Guards must possess Security Guard Licensing from the State of Oregon, Department of Public Safety Standard and Testing.

i. Contractor shall be registered as a business with the Corporations Division of the Secretary of State’s Office, for the State of Oregon, to include having an agency Executive Manager in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes

(ORS) 181A.900.

f. All initial and rehire Security Guards should be certified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Any Guard that is not currently certified must present a Temporary Work Permit (DPSST Form PS-20) within 30 days of award or hire.

6) SECURITY GUARD REQUIREMENTS.

a. The contractor shall supply security guards that meet the following minimum requirements:

i. Have a minimum of one (1) year of performing security guard’s duties. The Contractor shall have experience working with persons who are veterans and persons who may suffer from cognitive, mental health, or substance abuse problems.

ii. Have successfully met and passed all pre-employment screening tools, such as drug testing, Oregon Security Guard certification (as required by the State of Oregon), criminal background check, and employment reference checks, prior to providing services.

iii. The level of background investigation commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the PWS is Tier 1. All Contractor employees shall be required to complete a Special Agreement Check (SAC), and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) prior to beginning services. Both SAC and NACI must be favorably adjudicated prior to start of work.

iv. Have the ability to de-escalate potentially volatile situations without the use of force, to problem-solve, i.e., ability to process information combined with experience and knowledge to achieve a reasonable solution, and to mediate the conflict.

v. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of community policing, and demonstrate the ability to work, interact, and build effective partnerships with the VA Police, local police agencies, neighbors and/or resident staff.

vi. Security guards shall be literate in English to the extent of reading and understanding printed regulations, detailed written orders and training instructions, and can communicate with all types of persons as well and can resolve conflicts and solve problems in a civil and professional manner.

vii. Security guards will comply with all VA rules and regulations regarding privacy and information security. All security guards stationed at clinics will take VA HIPPA/Privacy training. Security Guards will be issued PIV badges to enable them to gain access to the CBOC buildings. This will include completing Privacy Training.

viii. Security Guards shall not utilize VA office spaces except for designated spaces when not on a patrol or interacting with all individuals as to ensure that a constant state of situational awareness is maintained.

ix. Deliverable. 6. Guard License. Contractor shall provide state guard certifications for every guard 5 days prior first shift to the COR and Contracting Officer.

b. Health and Physical Fitness Requirements:

i. A minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age or as required by local laws.

ii. Physically and psychologically capable to perform the required duties.

iii. Free of any communicable diseases.

iv. Required to have documented tuberculosis testing (TB) every two years.

Must have tested as TB-free prior to starting work on this contract.

v. In good general health without physical defects or abnormalities, which would interfere with the performance of these duties. Well-proportioned as to height and weight.

vi. Capable of binocular vision correctable to 20/30 (Snellen).

vii. Free of color blindness.

viii. Capable of hearing ordinary conversation at 15ft.

ix. Assigned guards that are suffering from an illness (common cold, flu, etc.), shall not perform duties and be temporarily replaced.

7) CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

a. Contractor shall be registered with the Oregon Corporations Division of the Secretary of State’s office, to include having a fully trained and certified Executive Manager and maintain such throughout the life of the contract.

b. The Contractor shall provide regular and continuous training to security guards on subjects such as: legal updates, public relation and cultural diversity training, and policy and procedural updates/changes. VA Police will also conduct training at CBOC. Any orientation and site-specific training hours are billable. Please note, hours not billable are listed in ONBOARDING & SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

c. The Contractor shall develop and implement a process for monitoring and assessing security guard’s performance.

d. The Contractor shall provide randomized drug-testing (testing for Federal controlled substances) on security guards to ensure security guards are free of drug use.

Contractor shall remove guards from providing services for the VA, upon positive drug test results.

e. The contractor shall develop a written Security Guard Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for each CBOC, which addresses the following areas:

i. Communication – Will describe the process for developing and maintaining communication links, collaborative relationships and contacts with the following: Police agencies (local, county, state, federal) servicing the clinic, Business Contacts (Business contacts are defined as having direct contact between the security officer and the businesses in order to develop and maintain good relationships in the designated patrol areas, office Contacts, Interaction and Reporting, Other Business Security Agency Contacts.

ii. Incident Reporting - Response procedures for reporting incidents, acts, or conditions that may affect the safety and security of individuals and/or property in the area. This would also include identifying the progression of incident reporting from low level up to critical.

iii. Response to Behavioral Issues – Response procedures dealing with some of the following individual conduct issues:

• Hostility, aggressive behavior

• Outbursts or inappropriate actions/behavior attributable to mental health issues

• Intoxication or under the influence of a controlled substance

• Aggressive Panhandling

• Use of inflammatory or abusive language directed at individuals/businesses or other anti-social behavior that could lead to potential harm or damage

f. Security Guards Schedule and Coverage – Identifies the policy and procedure for ensuring patrol officer coverage during the locations Clinic hours of operation and addresses staffing shortages due to illness, absences, vacations, staff replacement (new hires), trainings, etc.

g. Security Guards Training – Describes the policy and procedure for the orientation and training of new security guards who are either permanently or temporarily replacing another security guard, and any other trainings that will better equip and enable the guard to deal more effectively with the public and perform their duties.

h. Contractor shall update SOP when a procedural change takes place or upon improvement in processes that may affect the Security Guard to fulfill their duties as outlined in this PWS. COR and Contracting Officer may require SOP updates throughout the performance of this requirement.

i. Deliverable. 7 SOP. The SOP will be sent to the COR and Contracting Officer within 30 days after award, 10 days after contractor updates or Government requested update.

8) PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

a. Communication, Courteous, Positive and Respectful Interaction.

i. Performance Standards:

1. Take Appropriate Action. Security guards shall interact with all individuals encountered in and around the designated areas of surveillance to provide information, problem-solve, prevent unlawful activity, take appropriate action when necessary. Appropriate action will vary on the circumstance and may require the security guard to diffuse the situation with appropriate empathy and verbal actions.

2. Positive and Respect. All interaction shall be conducted in a positive and respectful manner. Security guards shall conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner and maintain the highest standards of honor and respect for all persons. Security guards shall be able to communicate with persons in a positive and professional manner to explain rules and use verbal persuasion to obtain voluntary compliance.

3. Interaction. Security guards shall never act in an overbearing or domineering manner and will interact with respect as well as exercising fair and equal treatment to others without compromising the safety to themselves or others.

4. AQL: No more than three verified complaints on a security guard during a one-month period of performance.

b. Patrol. Security guards shall patrol the areas around the CBOC Clinics and report any illegal activity, unusual findings, or safety concerns. These random patrols will be logged into the Daily Operation log. While patrolling, security guards shall respond to all calls for assistance in the clinic as quickly as possible. Security guards will provide escorts for vendors dropping off or picking up needed materials.

Examples are lab, x-ray and sterile processing. Security Guards will also assist VA Police Physical Security Specialist with monthly intrusion alarm sensor testing.

i. Performance Standards:

1. Internal Patrol. Conduct a minimum of eight internal foot patrols and four external foot patrols of the CBOC Clinics.

AQL: Within a month period there are no more than three documented days when 8 internal and 4 external patrols did not occur.

2. Security guards will, at random conduct patrols so as not to establish a pattern.

3. Final Patrol. The final internal foot patrol will be conducted at prior to the close of business to make sure that no unauthorized persons remain in the building.

AQL: Within a month period there are no more than three documented days when guard did conduct the final patrol.

c. Post. The primary post for the clinic will be inside the main entrance at the information desk or in the Police area.

i. Performance Standards:

1. Guard. Contractor has a security guard on site at all locations as required by this PWS.

AQL: No sites without a security guard as required by this PWS.

2. While assigned to the post, the Contract Security Guard will respond to all calls for assistance as quickly and safely as possible.

3. Post. Security guards shall remain at the post when not conducting a patrol, incident response, or on authorized break. Guards will call into VA Police at a predetermined number at the beginning of each shift.

AQL: Within a month period there are no more than two documented times when guard was not on site.

d. Incident Response.

i. Performance Standard:

ii. Security guards shall exercise sound judgment and discretion in stressful situations. Security guards do not have arrest authority; however, they must be able to quickly assess a situation and determine the most effective way to handle each situation which might include intervening to prevent immediate harm, face-to-face discussions with individuals, conducting active public relations, maintaining a visible presence, or observing and reporting to the local Police.

iii. Patient Information. Security guards shall be in uniform and be radio or Cell phone equipped to communicate with their supervisors and the local Police.

Radio / Telephone equipment shall be supplied by the contractor. No identifiable patient information will be communicated via insecure means.

AQL: Zero incidents of identifiable patient information sent via insecure means.

iv. Security guards shall have exclusion authority, i.e., restricting an individual’s access to specific sites/areas based on past or current behavioral issues or offensive conduct, for those sites where such authority exists if the exclusion conforms to 38 CFR 17.106.

v. Response Time. Security guard shall respond to any reported urgent calls within Security calls within 1-2 minutes.

AQL: Within a month period there are no more than one documented time when guard did not respond timely.

e. Call 9-1-1.

i. Performance Standard:

1. Call 911. Security guards shall not attempt to handle any situation that is beyond their authorization or ability to deal with safely. Security guards will call 9-1-1 for police and other public safety or first responders as appropriate.

AQL: 9-1-1 is always called when necessary and without delay within one minute of known instance.

2. Security guards shall report criminal activities to the Local Police agencies, avoiding personal participation in arrests or criminal investigations, except in emergency situations.

3. All incidents that required the involvement of community police should be reported to the VA Police service at 503-808-1911 when it is safe to do so.

f. Alarms:

i. Performance Standard:

1. In the event of a fire alarm, the Contract Security Guard will assist in the orderly evacuation (if necessary) and assist in crowd control and traffic control until the arrival of the Fire and Police Department. Direct Fire Department to fire scene.

9) GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION

a. Access to use a workspace as needed with the following:

i. Chair and Desk near the main entrance.

ii. Desk Telephone

iii. Vocera Communications Device

b. Officers’ duty book to include:

i. Standard Operating Procedure at for the Clinic.

ii. Patrol Area Maps

iii. Fire Safety Plan (Location of extinguishers, pull stations, rally points, and evacuation routes)

iv. Privacy Awareness Training

v. Other site specific training or equipment awareness.

10) CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

a. Security guards shall not be armed with a firearm, nightstick, Pepper Spray, Electronic stun devices, or any item other than radios, cell phone, and handcuffs.

Radio equipment and handcuffs shall be supplied by the Contractor.

b. Contractor shall provide professional and neat security guard uniforms. Uniforms shall consist of a neutral color (Tan, Cream, Black, Gray) and clearly indicate that the person is a contracted security guard. The uniforms should meet the following standards

i. Trousers/Pants will be with 1 & ¾ inch belt loops, plain front, two front seam pockets, two back pockets straight leg, length to welt of shoe. The rear length of the trousers will be approximately 3cm (1 in) above the point where the heel is attached to the shoe.

ii. Long sleeve or short sleeve, matching color, and material of the pants. Two button-down flap pockets; button down or zipper closure is allowed. The shirt should have shoulder patches that identify the company and the person as a security guard. The uniform is authorized to have a badge if the badge clearly identifies the person as a Security Guard. The badge can be sown on or metallic pin on badge.

c. Each guard on duty shall be equipped with supplementary equipment including, but not limited to, notebooks, pens, pencils, replacement flashlight batteries and bulbs, and traffic control safety apparel (reflective vests, gloves, traffic baton, etc.), as appropriate to operations. Guard shall not be permitted to provide themselves any unauthorized supplemental, personal item, or other non-standard items that distract from their duties

i. Name tag. Uniform shall show last name of the guard visible 10 feet away.

d. Guards will be issued a cell phone to be used within the clinic areas. The cell phone cannot be the Guards personal cell phone. The contractor needs to ensure there is adequate coverage in both the interior and exterior of the building.

11) RISK CONTROL

a. Safety Protocol:

i. When a veteran exhibits aggressive behavior (verbal threats or gestures, agitated behavior, or kicking or throwing things) staff will alert the security guard on duty. Staff will open their office door and/or leave as appropriate or possible. If staff feels in imminent danger and cannot leave their offices shout out for help from security or colleagues in neighboring offices or use the Vocera Device. All staff will have a VOCERA device that has a pre-program panic function that will alert Security. If neither the staff nor the security guard can de-escalate the veteran; 911 will be called.

b. The VAPHCS infection control plan will be followed at all locations.

12) MEETINGS

a. Post-Award Meeting: A post award meeting will be held within seven days after award. The meeting must be mutually scheduled with contractor, police representatives, COR, CO and other individuals as necessary. The meeting will be held virtually via MS Teams. Government is responsible for the agenda.

b. Monthly Meeting: Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, a monthly meeting will be held at a mutually scheduled time with contractor, police representatives, COR, Contracting Officer and other individuals as necessary. The meetings will be held virtually via MS Teams. The Government may cancel the monthly meeting that occurs within the same month as the yearly meeting.

c. Yearly Meeting: A yearly meeting, will be held at a mutually scheduled time with contractor, police representatives, COR, Contracting Officer and other individuals as necessary. This meeting will either be held virtually via MS Teams or in person at the Portland VA Medical Center. Location will be decided by the Government.

13) MISCELLANEOUS

a. Removal from Duty. The Government may also request the Contractor to immediately remove any employee(s) from the worksite(s) should it be determined that individuals are being assigned to duty who have been disqualified for either suitability or security reasons, or who are found to be unfit for performing security duties during their tour of duty. The Contractor must comply with these requests. For clarification, a determination of unfit may be made for, but not limited to, incidents involving the most immediately identifiable types of misconduct or delinquency as set forth below:

i. Violation of the SOP and other VA Rules and Regulations addressed in VA training and orientation.

ii. Violation of Federal, State or local laws, rules, and/or regulations.

iii. Neglect of duty, including sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays, or failure to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during official time, and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the security program at the work site.

iv. Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words or actions, or fighting. Also participating in disruptive activities that interfere with the normal or efficient operations of the Government.

v. Improper use of official authority or credentials.

vi. Unauthorized use of communications equipment or Government property.

vii. Violation of security procedures or regulations.

b. Daily Operation Log: At the end of each shift the security guard shall submit a daily operation log describing the days events/incidents/encounters/responses.

i. Security guards shall maintain a daily log of activities which will be sent to the COR and the VA Chief of Police at the end of each day.

ii. No personal identifying information can be in the daily log.

iii. All hand-written logs will be faxed to (503) 273-8376 VA Police Dispatch and then shredded at the end of the workday.

iv. No VA sensitive information or identifiable patient information shall be retained by the security guards or permitted to leave the VA premises.

v. Deliverable. 8. Daily Operation Log. Security guard shall submit to the COR at the end of each shift.

c. Monthly Report: Contractor will supply a monthly status report of schedules and coverage for the coming week, # of veteran contacts the previous week, response times, and any issues or concerns.

Deliverable. 9 Monthly Report. Contractor shall submit the status report every 1st Friday of the month to the COR.

d. Security Guard Retention Pay

i. After every six months of employment, up to 10 guards (either full or part-time) can receive retention pay. The Government will reimburse the contractor up to $500.00/guard for an retention paid to such contractor employee(s). The following conditions must be meet:

1. With the invoice, contractor shall submit pay information verifying employee received such pay. Contractor shall list employee name(s) on invoice.

2. Contractor employee shall have met the standards of this PWS during such timeframe.

14) QUALITY

a. Quality Control

i. The Contractor shall develop a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. At a minimum the QCP shall address the following:

1. Supervision/control of employees

2. Hiring/retention of employees

3. Plan to deal with staff callouts and employee shortages

4. Administration support to the Contractor employee for complex federal background checks

5. Communication plan with COR, Contract Specialist and Contractor employees. This is an important element of the QCP and overall contract

ii. The finalized QCP shall be submitted within 20 days of award for Government review/approval. The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor of required modifications to the plan during the period of performance. The Contractor then shall coordinate suggested modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the program during the period of performance shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for review no later than 10 days prior to effective date of the change. The QCP shall be subject to the Government's review and approval. The Government may find the QCP "unacceptable" whenever the Contractor's procedures do not accomplish quality control objective(s). The Contractor shall revise the QCP within 10 days from receipt of notice that QCP is found "unacceptable."

iii. Deliverable. 10. QCP. Contractor shall submit 20 days after award, and/or 10 days after notice of required notification to the COR and Contracting Officer.

b. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

i. The Government shall monitor the Contractor's performance under this purchase order in accordance with the Government's QASP. Performance under the contract will be monitored and evaluated by the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), VA Police, and the Local Clinic Managers. Performance objectives may be modified during program operation, upon written agreement of the selected Provider and VA Police.

15) DELIVERABLES

Number Name Frequency Receipt 1 Supervisor 30 days after award / 5 days after change of personnel COR / Contracting Officer

2 Contract Administer

5 days after award / 3 days after change of personnel

COR / Contracting Officer

3 Guard License Every guard 5 days prior to first shift

COR / Contracting Officer

4 SOP 30 days after award, 10 days after contractor updates or Government requested update

COR / Contracting Officer

5 Daily Operation Log

End of each shift COR

6 Monthly Report Every 1st Friday of each month COR

7 QCP 20 days after award 10 days after notification of required modification

COR / Contracting Officer

16) PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

PWS Section Requirement AQL Incentive / Remedy

Communication, Courteous, Positive and Respectful Interaction

1. Take Appropriate Action

2. Positive and Respect

3. Interaction

No more than three verified complaints on a security guard during a one-month period of performance

Positive CPARS, Retention eligible/ Contractor conducts remedial training for security guard. Govt. may ask for removal of guard.

Guard not eligible for Govt retention.

9.b.1 Patrol

Internal Patrol Within a month period there are no more than three documented days when 8 internal and 4 external patrols did not occur.

Positive CPARS, Retention eligible/ Contractor conducts remedial training for security guard. Govt. may ask for removal of guard.

Guard not eligible for Govt retention.

9.b.3 Patrol

Final Patrol Within a month period there are no more than three documented days when guard did conduct the final patrol.

Positive CPARS, Retention eligible/ Contractor conducts remedial training for security guard. Govt. may ask for removal of guard.

Guard not eligible for Govt retention.

9.c.i.1.

Post

Guard No sites without a security guard as required by this PWS

Positive CPARS /Government does not pay for services not received.

9.c.i.3.

Post

Post Within a month period there are no more than two documented times when guard was not on site.

Positive CPARS, Retention eligible/ Contractor conducts remedial training for security guard. Govt. may ask for removal of guard.

Guard not eligible for Govt retention.

9.d.iii Incident Response

Patient Information

Zero incidents of identifiable patient information sent via insecure means.

Immediately notify the COR and follow instructions as required by the Privacy Officer.

9.d.v.

Incident Response

Response Time

Within a month period there are no more than one documented time when guard did not respond timely.

Positive CPARS, Retention eligible/ Contractor conducts remedial training for security guard. Govt. may ask for removal of guard.

Guard not eligible for Govt retention.

9.e.i.1.

9-1-1

Call 911 9-1-1 is always called when necessary and without delay within one minute of known instance.

Positive CPARS, Retention eligible/ Contractor conducts remedial training for security guard. Govt. may ask for removal of guard.

Guard not eligible for Govt retention.

Note: Govt. may input negative comments into CPARS for non-performance and/or instances of not conforming to the PWS.

Govt. does not pay for services not received.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 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/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

JUN 2020

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

MAY 2011

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

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION

JAN 1997

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage.