S02 36C26024Q0655 Boise Lab Analysis.pdf

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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

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BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

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(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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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

531-25-1-5044-0001

36C26024Q0655 06-25-2024

Danielle Carrico 208-422-1000 x7420 07-17-2024

5:00PM MDT

36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

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

X 100

X

541380

$19 Million

N/A

X

Department of Veterans Affairs Boise VAMC 500 West Fort Street Boise ID 83702

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

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

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Analysis and Results, Boise VAMC. See SOW.

Period of Performance:

Base: 1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sept 2025 Option 1: 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sept 2026 Option 2: 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sept 2027 Option 3: 1 Oct 2027 - 30 Sept 2028 Option 4: 1 Oct 2028 - 30 Sept 2029

Important!! Contractor please reference section E.2 (Quote and Question Submissions) and E.6 (Basis of Award).

NOTICE: 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984) applies to the award.

Subject to Service Contract Act (SCA). Ada County is incorporated into the solicitation as a placeholder;

however, the Contractor's local wage determination will be incorporated at time of award.

See CONTINUATION Page 531-3650162-5044-850300-2580 010050176

X X

Net 30

36C26024Q0655

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 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...15

C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.6 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

C.9 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.2 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1. ADDITIONAL QUOTE PREPARATION

INSTRUCTIONS AND QUESTION SUBMISSION

E.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.4 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.5 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.6 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024)

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 Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

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, for laboratory results received and accepted.

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.

https://www.tungstenautomation.com/products/einvoice-network

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

150.00 ea __________________ __________________ Contractor shall analyze asbestos bulk samples shipped by the Boise

VA Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: B510 - Special Studies/Analysis - Environmental Assessments

10.00 ea __________________ __________________ Contractor shall analyze lead bulk samples shipped by the Boise VA

Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contractor shall test mold air samples collected via air-o-cell cassettes delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for mold spore in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

4.00 ea __________________ __________________ Contractor shall test mold bulk samples delivered by the Boise VA

Medical Center for mold spore in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

20.00 ea __________________ __________________ Contractor shall test wipe samples for hazardous drug residues delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for hazardous drug residue in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

8.00 ea __________________ __________________ Contractor shall test water samples delivered by the Boise VA

Medical Center for Conductivity in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

VA Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services cassettes delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for mold spore in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Medical Center for mold spore in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for hazardous drug residue in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Medical Center for Conductivity in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

VA Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contractor shall analyze lead bulk samples shipped by the Boise VA Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services cassettes delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for mold spore in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Medical Center for mold spore in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for hazardous drug residue in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Medical Center for Conductivity in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

VA Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services cassettes delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for mold spore in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Medical Center for mold spore in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contractor shall test wipe samples for hazardous drug residues delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for hazardous drug residue in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Medical Center for Conductivity in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

VA Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services cassettes delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for mold spore in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and

Services

CONTRACTOR SHALL TEST MOLD BULK SAMPLES DELIVERED

BY THE BOISE VA MEDICAL CENTER FOR MOLD SPORE IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK.

CONTRACT PERIOD: OPTION 4

POP BEGIN: 10-01-2028

POP END: 09-30-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - TESTING LABORATORIES

AND SERVICES

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: B510 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS

- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

20.00 EA __________________ __________________

CONTRACTOR SHALL TEST WIPE SAMPLES FOR HAZARDOUS

DRUG RESIDUES DELIVERED BY THE BOISE VA MEDICAL

CENTER FOR HAZARDOUS DRUG RESIDUE IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK.

CONTRACT PERIOD: OPTION 4

POP BEGIN: 10-01-2028

POP END: 09-30-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - TESTING LABORATORIES

AND SERVICES

8.00 EA __________________ __________________

CONTRACTOR SHALL TEST WATER SAMPLES DELIVERED BY

THE BOISE VA MEDICAL CENTER FOR CONDUCTIVITY IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK.

CONTRACT PERIOD: OPTION 4

POP BEGIN: 10-01-2028

POP END: 09-30-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - TESTING LABORATORIES

AND SERVICES

GRAND TOTAL

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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 $

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

Title: Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Analysis and Results, Boise VAMC

Scope of Work:

1. The Contracted Analytical Laboratory (Contractor) must be an AIHA Accredited Laboratory for at minimum the analytes outlined in this contract in accordance with VHA Directive 7702 requirements. The Contractor shall not be an intermediary for an AIHA Accredited Laboratory, all submitted samples must be handled and analyzed by an AIHA Accredited Laboratory.

a. Website: AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC, www.aihaaccreditedlabs.org

2. Per VHA Directive 7702 Industrial Hygiene Program and Exposure Assessment Process

(dated July 29, 2021), “Laboratories utilized for Industrial Hygiene analytical services must be accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) for the specific analytes to be tested.”

3. Boise VA Medical Center (VA) staff will collect all samples to by analyzed by the Contractor according to either recognized OSHA, NIOSH, or ACGIH methodology, or with the Contractor’s “In-House” protocols, as appropriate. Samples will be packaged in accordance with industry best practice, or the Contractor’s instructions, as appropriate.

4. The Contractor shall provide Boise VA a means to ship samples via priority overnight to the correct delivery location at no additional cost to the VA. Shipping means can include pre-paid shipping labels or shipping containers with pre-paid shipping labeling attached.

5. The accredited Contractor or Subcontractor shall perform the appropriate laboratory analysis and results upon the Boise VAMC sample arrival. The accredited Contractor or Subcontractor shall analyze the following analytes upon receipt:

Sample Type Test Method

Asbestos Building Materials (Bulk) Asbestos PLM (3 Layers)

Lead-Based Paint (Bulk) Lead Flame AA

Mold Air Samples (Air-o-Cell Cassette) Spore Trap Analysis

Mold Residues (Bulk) Direct Microscopic Exam

*Hazardous Drug Residues (Wipe) USP 800

Critical Water (Water) Total Hardness

*Hazardous Drug Residues will include at minimum the following profiles:

Platin Profile Active Pharmaceutical

Ingredients

Administering Profile Hormone Profile

Or the following single compounds:

Finasteride Fluconazole Gemcitabine Mitomycin

Spironolactone Temozolomide Valproic Acid

6. The Contractor shall ensure proper chain of custody of all samples and results throughout analysis of samples as to not invalidate or compromise quality of the results.

7. Lab results must be delivered to the Boise VA on the accredited Contractor or Subcontractor company’s letterhead and signed by someone authorized by the Contractor to do so within 5 (five) business days of the samples arrival to the appropriate lab. Electronic delivery of results to the VA POC is acceptable.

8. If lab results will be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, the Contractor will communicate this to the VA POC as soon as possible; at minimum before the results are expected to be delivered.

9. Contractor shall only bill for laboratory analysis samples actually performed. The government makes no guarantee all quantities of samples will be requested throughout the year.

10. In the event additional samples are required, a mutually agreed upon modification will be executed by the Contracting Officer to increase quantities.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The 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

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984

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

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

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

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

(a) The Contractor shall conform to the standards established by: as to .

(b) The Contractor shall submit proof of conformance to the standard. This proof may be a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that the item(s) have been tested in accordance with the standards and meet the contract requirement. Proof may also be furnished by the organization listed above certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.

(c) Offerors may obtain the standards cited in this provision by submitting a request, including the solicitation number, title and number of the publication to:

(d) The offeror shall contact the Contracting Officer if response is not received within two weeks of the request.

(End of Clause)

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office.

Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

C.8 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT

2020) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract.

Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.9 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:

[] (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).

[] (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]

[] (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.

[] (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).

[] (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]

[X] (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.

[] (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.

[] (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) l(26) 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.

[] (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.

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

[] (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).

[] (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.).

[] (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. 7671l)

[] (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. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108- 302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[] (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) ( E.O. 13513)

[] (56) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[] (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[X] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

(OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (64)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, 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) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits Clinical Laboratory Scientist $24.88 FRINGE

[] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022).

[X] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

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

3509).

(ii) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 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)).

(iv) 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).

(v) 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).

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

(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

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

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR

19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(x) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(xi) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

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

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226- 6.

(xxv) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph

(c) of 52.232–40.

(xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

The following Wage Determination (2015-5503) for Ada County is a placeholder. Since place of performance is based on the contractor (or subcontractor) location, the Wage Determination ultimately incorporated will be based on the contractor’s (or subcontractor’s) location. Reference https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations to locate the appropriate wage determination for place of performance.

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-5503 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 22 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 04/26/2024

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to | |after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract. | |contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |an option is exercised) on or after |at least $17.20 per hour (or the applicable | |January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2024. | |If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to | |between January 1, 2015 and January 29,|the contract. | |2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |or extended on or after January 30, |at least $12.90 per hour (or the applicable | |2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2024. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Idaho

Area: Idaho Counties of Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing** https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 17.33 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 19.45 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 21.75 01020 - Administrative Assistant 29.00 01035 - Court Reporter 22.66 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 16.13*** 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 17.60 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 19.77 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 17.73 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 19.35 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 21.33 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 16.60*** 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 16.60*** 01111 - General Clerk I 15.03*** 01112 - General Clerk II 16.40*** 01113 - General Clerk III 18.40 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 23.24 01141 - Messenger Courier 16.87*** 01191 - Order Clerk I 20.31 01192 - Order Clerk II 22.16 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 17.87 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 19.99 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 22.29 01270 - Production Control Clerk 25.51 01290 - Rental Clerk 16.73*** 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 18.63 01311 - Secretary I 18.63 01312 - Secretary II 20.84 01313 - Secretary III 23.24 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 19.07 01410 - Supply Technician 29.00 01420 - Survey Worker 17.78 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 16.82*** 01531 - Travel Clerk I 18.67 01532 - Travel Clerk II 19.92 01533 - Travel Clerk III 22.28 01611 - Word Processor I 15.92*** 01612 - Word Processor II 17.86 01613 - Word Processor III 19.98 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 23.40 05010 - Automotive Electrician 21.19 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 19.95 05070 - Automotive Worker 19.95 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 17.31 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 22.59 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 19.95 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 22.59 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 15.88*** 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 18.71 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 19.95 05310 - Painter, Automotive 21.19 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 19.95 05370 - Tire Repairer 17.16*** 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 22.59 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 15.70*** 07041 - Cook I 15.87*** 07042 - Cook II 18.29 07070 - Dishwasher 12.12*** 07130 - Food Service Worker 14.22*** 07210 - Meat Cutter 20.13 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 12.36***

09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 20.68 09040 - Furniture Handler 12.35*** 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 19.83 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 14.58*** 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 17.52 09130 - Upholsterer 18.92 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 16.14*** 11060 - Elevator Operator 15.72*** 11090 - Gardener 25.21 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 15.72*** 11150 - Janitor 15.72*** 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 18.91 11240 - Maid or Houseman 15.21*** 11260 - Pruner 16.60*** 11270 - Tractor Operator 23.12 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 18.91 11360 - Window Cleaner 17.91 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 19.95 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 25.80 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 31.79 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 28.78 12020 - Dental Assistant 18.47 12025 - Dental Hygienist 40.34 12030 - EKG Technician 38.82 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 38.82 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 19.95 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 23.06 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 25.80 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 28.77 12100 - Medical Assistant 19.86 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 23.91 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 21.54 12190 - Medical Record Technician 24.09 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 22.95 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 49.84 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 13.43*** 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 15.12*** 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 16.49*** 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 18.51 12235 - Optical Dispenser 18.19 12236 - Optical Technician 20.43 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 20.56 12280 - Phlebotomist 19.07 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 34.22 12311 - Registered Nurse I 27.39 12312 - Registered Nurse II 33.51 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 33.51 12314 - Registered Nurse III 40.54 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 40.54 12316 - Registered Nurse IV…