S02 36C26222R0091 Inpatient Pharmacy Intravenous IV Cleanroom Services VALLHS VASDHS.pdf

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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

605-22-2-053-0004

664-22-2-099-0171

36C26222R0091 04-06-2022

Imelda Martinez 562-766-2250 05-12-2022

10:00 AM PST

36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

X 100

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561720

$19.5 Million

N/A

X

36C605

Department of Veterans Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System and VA San Diego Healthcare System

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

Financial Services Center Contractor shall bill in arrears to:

http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/

See CONTINUATION Page

Contractor shall provide Inpatient Pharmacy Intravenous (IV) Cleanroom Services for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System and VA San Diego Healthcare System.

See subsequent pages for details:

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Imelda Martinez Contracting Officer

36C26222R0091

Table of Contents

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND PRICES

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

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

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...37

C.4 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR

1984)

C.5 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

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

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2022)

C.9 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 ATTACHMENT 1: SOP IP-797 COMPOUND STERILE PRODUCTS 02052021. ..58

D.2 ATTACHMENT 2: SOP IPC-800 HAZARDOUS DRUGS COMPOUNDED STERILE

PREPARATIONS 02052021

D.3 ATTACHMENT 3: P07 WAGE DETERMINATION RATES FOR SAN BERNADINO.

D.4 ATTACHMENT 4: P07 WAGE DETERMINATION RATES SAN DIEGO COUNTY.

D.5 ATTACHMENT 5: VHA SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR

ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (Amended October 25, 2021)

D.6 ATTACHMENT 6: REFERENCE CONTRACT WORKSHEET

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.2 NOTIFICATION TO OFFERORS & PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS .63

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.6 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

SECTION B – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: _____________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: Department of Veterans Affairs – 36C262 Network Contracting Office 22 Imelda Martinez, Contracting Officer 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600 Long Beach, CA 90815 Email: Imelda.martinez@va.gov

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

[X] 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than System for Award Management

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE INFORMATION: Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing. If you have any questions about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:

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

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

• Website: www.tungsten-network.com

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

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

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov

6. UNIQUE ENTITY ID NUMBER:

Contractors shall provide the Unique Entity ID Number assigned to their company/firm in the space provided below:

Unique Entity ID Number: _______________________________________

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND PRICES

This is a fixed price contract for Inpatient Pharmacy Intravenous (IV) Cleanroom Services, Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), disinfecting solutions (supplies), and sporicidal agents to provide Inpatient Pharmacy Intravenous (IV) cleanroom services for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS) located at 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357 and VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161.

The contract period shall be for a base period of four (4) months and with the Government having the option to exercise five (5) option periods as shown below.

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

BASE PERIOD (FOUR MONTHS): JUNE 1, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 0001LL L1 Daily Cleaning Inpatient

Recurring

MO

0002LL

L1 Daily Cleaning IV Trailer

0003LL L1 Daily Cleaning Cancer Center

0004LL L1 Daily Cleaning 4C25 BSC

0005LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Inpatient

0006LL L3 Monthly Cleaning IV Trailer

0007LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Cancer Center Recurring

0008LL L3 Monthly Cleaning 4C25 BSC

TOTAL COST FOR BASE PERIOD (FOUR MONTHS): $__________________

OPTION PERIOD ONE: OCTOBER 1, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 1001LL L1 Daily Cleaning Inpatient

1002LL

1003LL L1 Daily Cleaning Cancer Center

1004LL L1 Daily Cleaning 4C25 BSC

1005LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Inpatient

1006LL L3 Monthly Cleaning IV Trailer \12

1007LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Cancer

1008LL L3 Monthly Cleaning 4C25 BSC

TOTAL COST FOR OPTION PERIOD ONE: $__________________

OPTION PERIOD TWO: OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 2001LL L1 Daily Cleaning Inpatient

2002LL

2003LL L1 Daily Cleaning Cancer Center

2004LL L1 Daily Cleaning 4C25 BSC

2005LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Inpatient

2006LL L3 Monthly Cleaning IV Trailer

2007LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Cancer

2008LL L3 Monthly Cleaning 4C25 BSC

TOTAL COST FOR OPTION PERIOD TWO: $__________________

OPTION PERIOD THREE: OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 3001LL L1 Daily Cleaning Inpatient

3002LL

3003LL L1 Daily Cleaning Cancer Center

3004LL L1 Daily Cleaning 4C25 BSC

3005LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Inpatient

3006LL L3 Monthly Cleaning IV Trailer

3007LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Cancer

3008LL L3 Monthly Cleaning 4C25 BSC

TOTAL COST FOR OPTION PERIOD THREE: $__________________

OPTION PERIOD FOUR: OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 4001LL L1 Daily Cleaning Inpatient

4002LL

4003LL L1 Daily Cleaning Cancer Center

4004LL L1 Daily Cleaning 4C25 BSC

4005LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Inpatient

4006LL L3 Monthly Cleaning IV Trailer

4007LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Cancer

4008LL L3 Monthly Cleaning 4C25 BSC

TOTAL COST FOR OPTION PERIOD FOUR: $__________________

OPTION PERIOD FIVE (EIGHT MONTHS): OCTOBER 1, 2026 THROUGH MAY 31, 2027

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 5001LL L1 Daily Cleaning Inpatient

5002LL

5003LL L1 Daily Cleaning Cancer Center

5004LL L1 Daily Cleaning 4C25 BSC

5005LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Inpatient

5006LL L3 Monthly Cleaning IV Trailer

5007LL L3 Monthly Cleaning Cancer

5008LL L3 Monthly Cleaning 4C25 BSC

TOTAL COST FOR OPTION PERIOD FIVE (EIGHT MONTHS): $______________

VA LOMA LINDA HEALTHCARE SYTEM PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Description of Services Total Cost BASE PERIOD (4 MONTHS): JUNE 1, 2022 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 $ OPTION PERIOD 1: OCTOBER 1, 2022 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 $ OPTION PERIOD 2: OCTOBER 1, 2023 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 $ OPTION PERIOD 3: OCTOBER 1, 2024 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 $ OPTION PERIOD 4: OCTOBER 1, 2025 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 $ OPTION PERIOD 5 (8 MONTHS): OCTOBER 1, 2026 to MAY 31, 2027 $

TOTAL AGGREGATE COST FOR BASE PERIOD + FIVE

OPTION PERIODS:

VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

BASE PERIOD (FOUR MONTHS): JUNE 1, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 0001SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Non-

Hazardous Sterile Compounding Room

0002SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Hazardous Sterile Compounding Room

0003SD

L3 Monthly Cleaning of Non-

0004SD L3 Monthly cleaning of

0005SD L3 Cleaning of Non-Hazardous Sterile Compounding Room AD

0006SD L3 Cleaning of Hazardous Sterile Compounding Room AD HOC

TOTAL COST FOR BASE PERIOD (FOUR MONTHS): $__________________

OPTION PERIOD ONE: OCTOBER 1, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 1001SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Non-

1002SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Hazardous

1003SD

1004SD L3 Monthly cleaning of

1005SD L3 Cleaning of Non-Hazardous

1006SD L3 Cleaning of Hazardous Sterile

TOTAL COST FOR OPTION PERIOD ONE: $__________________

OPTION PERIOD TWO: OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 2001SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Non-

2002SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Hazardous

2003SD

2004SD L3 Monthly cleaning of

2005SD L3 Cleaning of Non-Hazardous

2006SD L3 Cleaning of Hazardous Sterile

TOTAL COST FOR OPTION PERIOD TWO: $__________________

OPTION PERIOD THREE: OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 3001SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Non-

3002SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Hazardous

3003SD

3004SD L3 Monthly cleaning of

3005SD L3 Cleaning of Non-Hazardous

3006SD L3 Cleaning of Hazardous Sterile

TOTAL COST FOR OPTION PERIOD THREE: $__________________

OPTION PERIOD FOUR: OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 4001SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Non-

4002SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Hazardous

4003SD

4004SD L3 Monthly cleaning of

4005SD L3 Cleaning of Non-Hazardous

4006SD L3 Cleaning of Hazardous Sterile

TOTAL COST FOR OPTION PERIOD FOUR: $__________________

OPTION PERIOD FIVE (EIGHT MONTHS): OCTOBER 1, 2026 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026

Item No: Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 5001SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Non-

5002SD L1 Daily Cleaning of Hazardous

5003SD

5004SD L3 Monthly cleaning of

5005SD L3 Cleaning of Non-Hazardous

5006SD L3 Cleaning of Hazardous Sterile

TOTAL COST FOR OPTION PERIOD FIVE (EIGHT MONTHS): $______________

VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYTEM PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Description of Services Total Cost BASE PERIOD (4 MONTHS): JUNE 1, 2022 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 $ OPTION PERIOD 1: OCTOBER 1, 2022 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 $ OPTION PERIOD 2: OCTOBER 1, 2023 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 $ OPTION PERIOD 3: OCTOBER 1, 2024 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 $ OPTION PERIOD 4: OCTOBER 1, 2025 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 $ OPTION PERIOD 5 (8 MONTHS): OCTOBER 1, 2026 to MAY 31, 2026 $

TOTAL AGGREGATE COST FOR BASE PERIOD + FIVE

OPTION PERIODS:

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 Background

Contractor shall provide Inpatient Pharmacy Intravenous (IV) Cleanroom Services for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare Service (VALLHS) located at 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357, and VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161.

Contractor shall provide Inpatient Pharmacy Intravenous IV cleanroom suite cleaning and sterilization in full compliance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 (2008 publication) and (USP) 800 (2019 publication) standards and regulations. The Contractor shall include cleaning, disinfecting, and applying a sporicidal agent to designated surfaces to remove organic and inorganic materials, usually with a cleaning agent; disinfecting, which involves destruction of microorganisms, usually with a chemical agent;

applying a sporicidal agent to destroy bacterial and fungal spores; and applying sterile 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) to remove any residue.

The Government anticipates that additional VISN 22 facilities may require the Inpatient Pharmacy IV Cleanroom services as described in this Statement of Work as the VA responds to changing mission requirements over time. When requested by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall negotiate in good faith to add other VISN 22 facilities to this contract in accordance with the procedures in the Changes clause in FAR 52.212-4.

2.0 Tasks: The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), disinfecting solutions (supplies), and sporicidal agents to perform all Inpatient Pharmacy IV cleanroom Level 1 daily and Level 3, monthly cleaning services in accordance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards.

In addition, all cleaning products must be reviewed and approved by VALLHS and VASDHS Compounded Sterile Preparations/Hazardous Drug (CSP/HD) Advisory Subcommittee. Terminal cleaning shall be performed once monthly, prior to recertification of sterile compounding areas, after any positive environmental findings, and before activation of contingency compounding area.

Dates of recertification to be communicated to the contractor by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2.1 Selection of Supplies: The contractor shall select chemicals and supplies and use them in accordance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards:

• The contractor shall select cleaning, disinfecting, and sporicidal agents to be used with careful consideration of compatibilities, effectiveness, and user safety. Considerations when selecting and using disinfectants include their antimicrobial activity, inactivation by organic matter, residue, shelf life, preparation requirements of the agent, and suitability for surfaces being disinfected. After the disinfectant or sporicidal agent is applied to the surface, the agent must be allowed to dwell for the minimum contact time specified by the manufacturer.

• The contractor shall seek approval from the facility on the cleaning, disinfecting, and sporicidal agents selected prior to use in the Inpatient Pharmacy sterile compounding areas.

• All cleaning supplies (e.g., wipers, sponges, and mop heads) with the exception of tool handles and holders shall be low-lint. Wipers, pads, and mop heads should be disposable.

Disposable cleaning supplies shall be discarded after each cleaning activity. Reusable cleaning tools shall be made of cleanable materials (e.g., no wooden handles) and shall be cleaned and disinfected before and after each use. Reusable cleaning tools shall be made of cleanable materials (e.g., no wooden handles) and shall be cleaned and disinfected before and after each use. Reusable cleaning tools shall be dedicated for use in the classified areas or Segregated Compounding Area (SCA) and shall not be removed from these areas except for disposal. They shall be discarded as determined, based on the condition of the tools. Cleaning supplies used in the classified areas and SCAs shall be disposed in a manner that minimizes the potential for dispersing contaminants into the air (e.g., with minimal agitation, away from work surfaces). Items and equipment brought into the ISO Classified areas will be appropriately disinfected before they are brought across the line of demarcation in the anteroom.

2.2 Work Requirements: The contractor shall perform the following cleaning, disinfecting, and application of sporicidal agent activities on a daily and/or monthly basis as designated by facility protocol and in accordance with USP guidelines. Sterile compounding areas may include:

• Hazardous sterile compounding area

• Non-hazardous sterile compounding area

• Hazardous segregated compounding area (SCA) used during contingencies

• Non-hazardous segregated compounding area (SCA) used during contingencies

Daily Level 1cleaning shall be accomplished using the appropriate supplies, cleaners, and disinfectants and in accordance with facility policies and USP standards. These functions shall include the following:

• The contractor shall remove visible particles, debris, or residue with an appropriate solution (e.g., Sterile Water for Injection or Sterile Water for Irrigation) using sterile, low-lint wipers.

• After cleaning and disinfecting in accordance with USP, the contractor shall apply the sporicidal agent using a low-lint wiper to all surfaces of primary engineering controls and the area underneath the work tray (if applicable). If the sporicidal agent is an EPA-registered (or equivalent) one-step disinfectant sporicidal cleaner, separate cleaning and disinfecting steps are not required.

• The contractor shall ensure the contact time specified by the manufacturer is achieved.

• Using a low-lint wiper, the contractor shall apply sterile 70% IPA to all interior surfaces of primary engineering control, including underneath the work tray (if applicable).

• Surfaces shall be allowed to dry completely before VALLHS and VASDHS staff begins compounding. The contractor shall follow proper protocol when entering and exiting the cleanroom environment.

• The contractor shall wash and apply a sporicidal agent to ceilings and walls.

• The contractor shall wipe down and apply a sporicidal agent to all medication/supply bins and shelves in the sterile compounding areas, including wheels.

• The contractor shall wipe down and apply a sporicidal agent to castors on shelving units and tables.

• The contractor shall wipe down and apply a sporicidal agent to outside surfaces of all hoods.

• The contractor shall wipe down and apply a sporicidal agent to air returns and air grids.

• The contractor shall wipe down and apply a sporicidal agent to all chairs.

• The contractor shall follow proper protocol for donning PPE when entering the cleanrooms (including using second pair of booties and hazardous drug (HD) gown for cleaning in HD IV room).

• The contractor shall follow proper protocol for use of cleaning equipment in the cleanrooms.

• The contractor shall follow proper protocol for use of all supplies and solutions used for cleaning in the cleanrooms.

• The contractor shall empty waste receptacles, clean containers (inside and out) and replace liners.

• The contractor shall vacuum floors with a cleanroom-certified vacuum cleaner having High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) or Ultra Low Particulate Air (ULPA) filtration.

• The contractor shall mop floors with a cleanroom-certified bucket, mop, and mop head and shall ensure baseboards are also cleaned and disinfected.

• The contractor shall remove and/or change tacky mats per protocol.

• The contractor shall clean and disinfect doors, door handles, door frames, light switches, and high touch areas, including glass surfaces on doors.

• The contractor shall clean and disinfect sinks and fixtures.

• The contractor shall clean and disinfect pass throughs (inside and out, including glass, handles, etc.).

• The contractor shall clean and disinfect each laminar flow hood (2) and each Biological

Safety Cabinet (BSC) (in HD room) (2) – 4 in total.

• The contractor shall wipe down tables and tops of designated equipment (e.g., outside of refrigerators).

• The contractor shall wipe down all designated horizontal surfaces, including tables and work surfaces.

• The contractor shall wipe down all designated vertical surfaces.

• The contractor shall document attendance by log sign-off as per customer protocol.

• The contractor shall document procedure completion by log sign-off as per customer protocol.

Common to both hospitals, VALLHS and VASDHS, Contractor shall follow USP 797 and USP 800.

Daily cleaning of all of the IV rooms is needed, sporicidal cleaning in Hazardous Room required daily Monday-Friday, sporicidal room cleaning in Non-HD IV room required once weekly (which is more frequent than USP 797 requirement). IV rooms are cleaned inside out (clean to dirty).

Monthly Level 3 terminal cleaning shall be in accordance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards and include, but not necessarily limited to, daily cleaning and disinfecting, along with the following additional tasks:

• The contractor shall remove visible particles, debris, or residue with an appropriate solution (e.g., Sterile Water for Injection or Sterile Water for Irrigation) using sterile, low-lint wipers.

• After cleaning and disinfecting in accordance with the Level 1 protocols mentioned above, and in accordance with USP 797 and USP 800, the contractor shall apply the sporicidal agent using a low-lint wiper to all surfaces of primary engineering controls and the area underneath the work tray (if applicable). If the sporicidal agent is an EPA-registered (or equivalent) one-step disinfectant sporicidal cleaner, separate cleaning and disinfecting steps are not required.

• The contractor shall ensure the contact time specified by the manufacturer is achieved.

• Using a low-lint wiper, the contractor shall apply sterile 70% IPA to all interior surfaces of primary engineering control, including underneath the work tray (if applicable).

• Surfaces shall be allowed to dry completely before VASDHS staff begins compounding.

• The contractor shall wash and apply a sporicidal agent to ceilings and walls.

• The contractor shall wipe down and apply a sporicidal agent to all medication/supply bins and shelves (in ante-area, HD room, and IV room), including wheels.

• The contractor shall wipe down and apply a sporicidal agent to all medication bins in refrigerator.

• The contractor shall wipe down and apply a sporicidal agent to castors on shelving units and tables.

• The contractor shall wipe down and apply a sporicidal agent to outside surfaces of all hoods.

• The contractor shall wipe down and apply a sporicidal agent to air returns and air grids.

• The contractor shall wipe down and apply a sporicidal agent to all chairs, wheels included (2 in IV room, 1 in HD room).

• Cleaning inspections will be conducted between the vendor & the Inpatient Pharmacy

Supervisor Bi-Annually.

• Daily/monthly arrival time of the contractor is subject to the approval of the Inpatient

Pharmacy Supervisor and should be within 1 hour of the pre-approved time.

• The supplier is not required to provide services on the following U.S. Government holidays, nor will the supplier be paid for these holidays except for emergency/rush requests and will be scheduled between the contractor and the POC only.

3.0 Evaluation of contractor personnel performance: VALLHS and VASDHS personnel shall perform routine evaluation of contractor personnel to assess that proper cleaning, disinfecting, and application of sporicidal agents’ activities are properly executed in accordance with this Statement of Work and USP standards. Multiple environmental findings may be cause for termination of contract. Contractor personnel shall perform the following functions per facility protocol, which are subject to evaluation by VALLHS and VASDHS Staff. These functions shall include the following:

• Contractor personnel shall present themselves clean, groomed, and in a clean appropriate attire.

• The Contractor shall not have any personnel cleaning if they have any respiratory illness, gastrointestinal illness, conjunctivitis, sunburn, or any skin condition where there is possibility of weeping/oozing, or any other illness that may be considered contagious

• Contractor personnel, prior to entering the anteroom, shall be dressed in appropriate attire and perform all necessary steps to prepare for cleaning activities.

• Contractor personnel shall be aware of the line of demarcation separating clean and dirty sides in sterile compounding areas.

• Contractor personnel shall don hair covering, beard covering (if applicable), and mask, prior to donning shoe covers.

• Contractor personnel shall properly don shoe covers, one at a time, placing the shoe cover on the clean side of line of demarcation as appropriate.

• Contractor personnel shall properly don PPE in the correct order prior to entering sterile compounding areas. The Contractor will follow hand hygiene and garbing procedures based on whether the area is dedicated hazardous or non-hazardous compounding.

• Contractor personnel shall don hair covering, beard covering (if applicable), and mask, prior to donning shoe covers.

• Contractor personnel shall properly don shoe covers, one at a time, placing the shoe cover on the clean side of line of demarcation as appropriate.

• Contractor personnel shall properly don PPE in the correct order prior to entering a non- HD room.

• Contractor personnel shall properly don PPE in the correct order prior to entering the HD room, prior to crossing the donning/doffing line (HD gown shall be worn over non-HD gown/bunny suit).

• Contractor personnel shall perform proper hand-washing procedures prior to the start of cleaning services.

• Contractor personnel shall prepare all cleaning, disinfecting, and sporicidal solutions, if applicable, and in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.

• Contractor personnel shall clean, disinfect, and apply sporicidal agents to ceilings, walls, and doors using the appropriate chemicals.

• Contractor personnel shall clean, disinfect, and apply sporicidal agents to all designated equipment going from “top to bottom” format using the appropriate chemicals.

• Contractor personnel shall prepare all cleaning, disinfecting, and sporicidal solutions, if applicable, and in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.

• Contractor personnel shall clean, disinfect, and apply sporicidal agents to ceilings, walls, and doors using the appropriate chemicals according to Level 1 and 3 protocols.

• Contractor personnel shall clean, disinfect, and apply sporicidal agents to all designated equipment going from “top to bottom” format using the appropriate chemicals according to Level 1 and 3 protocols.

• Contractor personnel shall mop floors starting at the wall opposite the room entry door, mopping the floor surface in even strokes towards the operator. Contractor personnel shall ensure baseboards are cleaned, to include disinfecting and the application of a sporicidal agent.

• Contractor personnel shall allow for the sporicidal agent to dwell for the minimum contact time, in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

• Contractor personnel shall properly doff PPE and washes hands prior to leaving the sterile compounding areas.

• Contractor personnel shall not remove inner shoe covers until crossing the line of demarcation while departing the Segregated Compounding Area.

• Contractor personnel shall document all cleaning activities as to who performed what activities, date performed, agent(s) used, and in accordance with local procedures. The documentation shall be done on a log that is approved by the contractor and VALLHS and VASDHS and the log shall remain in the sterile compounding area for the entire month until removed for filing by Pharmacy Management.

4.0 Security and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance:

In reference to VHA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix A, block 6 and 7, the cleaning service requested in this contract does NOT involve connection of Information Technology (IT) devices to a VA network and no sensitive information is accessed. Therefore, certification and accreditation (C&A), Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP), and the following from Appendix C apply:

• During contract performance, contractor may require access to VA facility, equipment, information systems, or sensitive data to provide services, install, train, maintain, or repair equipment.

• VA Course No. VA10176 is privacy training required for VA contractors requiring access to VA facilities for more than 2 consecutive days or any access to VA information systems. Training shall be completed prior to being granted access to facilities, equipment, or to the data therein. Training is available on the VA Training Management System (TMS) website at: http://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/.

• The contractor shall provide evidence of training and competencies to the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR) if requested.

• The Contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws, regulations, standards and VA directives and Handbooks regarding information protection, patient privacy and information system security as delineated in this contract.

5.0 Guidance and Oversight: Contractor personnel will work with the VALLHS Pharmacy Team to ensure sterile compounding area cleaning complies with USP standards and regulations, appropriate written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and this SOW. Routine monthly evaluations of contractor cleaning services will also be conducted by the Pharmacy Service. Evaluations may be conducted more frequently as deemed necessary.

Common to both hospitals, VALLHS and VASDHS, Contractor shall follow USP 797 and USP 800.

Documentation logs shall be reviewed for completeness, along with a physical check of area(s) to be cleaned. Any question on cleanliness, quality of cleanliness, issues with documentation, or other concerns will be brought to the attention of the contractor. Any issue with recertification of ISO classified areas that reveal microbial or fungal contamination will also be brought to the attention of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of recertification if environmental findings lead to initial test failure. The Contractor must conduct a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) into positive environmental findings and provide action plan to respective medical facility.

NOTE: Some diagrams of the sterile compounding areas are not drawn to scale and is only a spatial representation. VA allows area to be measured.

Inpatient: VALLHS http://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/

Trailer: VALLHS

Cancer Center: VALLHS

Room 4C25

NOTE: This diagram of the cleanroom is not drawn to scale and is only a spacial representation.

VASDHS. VA allows area to be measured.

6. Hours of Service: 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, including holidays. The preferred time for VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is 4:00 am to complete the 4 areas required (IV trailer, 4C-25, Cancer Center, IPO).

VA San Diego Healthcare System requires service 7 days a week in Room 3214 (non-hazardous compounding) and service 5 days a week in Room 3209 (hazardous compounding). Preferred time for the services is 6:00 am.

7. National Holidays: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following National holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as “Legal Federal official holidays”:

New Year’s Day 1 January

Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January

President’s Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth 19 June

Independence Day 4 July

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day 11 November

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25 December

When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a National holiday.

8. Contractor Point of Contacts: The Contractor shall designate one (1) employee as the Point of Contact (POC) responsible for administrative matters in the performance of services under this contract.

The POC shall have full authority to act for Contractor on all matters relating to the daily performance of this contract. An alternate may be designated, but the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and COR in writing those times when the alternate shall act as the POC.

The Contractor shall provide the name and telephone number of the person designated as Point of Contact and Alternate on the space below:

Point of Contact, Name: _______________________

Telephone Number: __________________________

E-mail Address: _____________________________

Alternate Point of Contact, Name: _____________________________________

Telephone Number: ________________________________________________

E-mail Address: _______________________________________________

The POC shall be available by telephone Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

including National Holidays.

* The parties agree that the Contractor’s personnel including POC performing under this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose. They all shall be considered employees of the Contractor.

9. Contractor Personnel: The Contractor is responsible for providing fully knowledgeable, trained staff that is competent to meet the requirements of this contract and fulfill all obligations of this contract.

All Contractor personnel assigned to the performance of this contract shall be required to sign in and sign out each day that the services are provided. The sign in/out sheet shall be provided by the COR on a weekly basis.

Government telephones shall not be used for personal reasons.

The Contractor shall ensure that they have sufficient backup employees in case contractor staff that is assigned to this contract calls in sick, on vacation and/or is not available on any specific day that the contractor employee is scheduled to work.

All tasks accomplished by the Contractor personnel shall be performed to preclude damage or defacement of Government-owned furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for repair or replacement of Government-owned items or facilities to previous condition, if determined to be at fault by the COR.

The Contractor shall ensure that the employees assigned shall be cognizant of sexual harassment, drug-free workplace, and other appropriate federal employment requirements.

10. Contracting Officers Representative (COR): Delegation of Authority letters shall be forwarded to the using service and the contractor after agreement has been signed, identifying the individual(s) as the COR(s). No additional service shall be provided without the approval from the CO or his/her designee of this contract.

The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the CO or his/her delegated representative acting within the limits of his/her authority.

11. Authorized Services: Only those services specified herein are authorized under this contract.

Before permitting and/or performing any service of a non-contract nature, the contractor shall advise the CO of the reason (s) for the additional work and/or service. The Contractor is cautioned that only the CO or his/her designee may authorize additional service that are within the scope of this contract and that reimbursement shall not be made unless prior authorization is obtained from the CO.

All changes to the contract shall be issued through a contract modification in writing from the CO to the Contractor.

12. Denial/Termination of Services: Action to limit, suspend or revoke service contract shall be in accordance with the procedures outlined in VA guidelines, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR). The Contractor shall be notified by the CO, when the necessity becomes apparent to exercise such authority. The CO shall provide the Contractor with copies of documentation initiating the revocation (termination) process if such action becomes apparent.

The Government reserves the right to refuse acceptance of service provided by the Contractor due to poor performance or failure to comply with the requirements specified herein. The Contractor and COR shall work together to resolve complaints concerning unacceptable performance. However, the CO has the final authority on validating complaints. In the event that Contractor is involved and named in a validated complaint, the Government reserves the right to refuse acceptance of the services of such Contractor. The CO shall be the final authority on questions of acceptability.

13. Parking Policy: It is the responsibility of contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Police. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of contractor’s personnel under any circumstances.

14. Drug/Alcohol Policy: Contractor shall ensure that all staff performing under this contract comply with the participating VA alcohol and drug free workplace policy. The Contractor shall be expected to conduct random alcohol and drug tests on all contractor staff. Random alcohol and drug tests shall be conducted at least once a year on each employee performing under the resulting contract. Contractor staff shall also be subject to drug and alcohol testing when reasons exist to suspect the use of illegal drugs and/or alcohol while on duty that impaired judgment, performance, and the safety of Veteran patients.

Upon request, the Contractor shall be expected to provide evidence or copy of the results of employee drug and alcohol testing.

15. Smoking Policy: Smoking is strictly prohibited on the grounds of any VHA facility. Per VHA Directive 1085 dated March 5, 2019, it is VHA policy that all VHA health care facilities, including hospitals, community clinics, administrative offices and Vet Centers, will be smoke-free for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors effective October 1, 2019. There will no longer be designated smoking areas. VA facilities are now considered Smoke-Free.

16. Cellular Phones: Cellular phones shall be put on vibrate prior to entering the VA facility and shall be used only in the performance of this contract while on facility grounds.

17. Complaints: Contractor shall promptly and courteously respond to complaints within three (3) working days to the COR. Including complaints brought to the contractor’s attention by the CO.

Contractor shall maintain a written record of all complaints, both written and oral showing the identity of the individual, the nature of the complaint, and contractor’s response. Contractor shall permit the Government to inspect the written records of complaints upon reasonable notice from the CO.

18. Badges: All contractor personnel shall be required to wear VA provided identification (I.D.) badges above the waist at all times while on the VA grounds. Contractor shall be required to coordinate with the COR to obtain the VA provided I.D. badges for all staff. All VA provided I.D. badges shall be returned at the end of the contract or upon completion of service. Failure to wear ID badges may result in removal from any of the VA facilities and/or otherwise referred to Government property.

19. VA Policies: Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, are subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citations answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court.

20. Invoice and Payments: Contractor shall submit separate invoices for each facility electronically via the Tungsten-Network System in the arrears for payment of work completed in that billing period.

Contractor shall submit original invoice electronically to:

Financial Services Center http://www.tungsten-network.com (Toll-free telephone number: (877) 489-6135)

Payment shall be made in the arrears upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice.

The invoice MUST be itemized to include the following information. Any information listed below that is not provided on an invoice, will render that invoice incomplete and the invoice will be returned for immediate correction.

a. Invoice number and date.

b. Contract Number.

c. Obligation Number for each facility.

d. Dates of services

e. Description of services for each facility.

f. Unit Cost billed.

g. Extended amount due.

Invoices sent to other than the above e-mail address and failure to comply with the above information shall delay payment to the Contractor.

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

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

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

and

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

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

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

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

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

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

(i) Payment.—

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

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

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C.