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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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

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

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

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

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740-22-1-5062-0004

36C25722Q0020 11-04-2021

Jose Campa 210-694-6311 11-17-2021

3:00PM CST

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C) San Antonio TX 78229

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812332

$41.5 Million

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36C740

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System Environmental Management 2601 Veterans Drive Harlingen TX 78550

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C) San Antonio TX 78229

This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:

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

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

See CONTINUATION Page

Linen Laundering Service for the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System. Includes VA Medical facilities in Harlingen, Corpus Christi, McAllen and Laredo, TX.

See Price Schedule

NOTE: Please read Instructions to Offerors and Basis for Award on pages 32 through 35 for specific submittal instructions.

RFQ Questions Cut-Off Date/Time: 11-09-2021 @ 3:00pm CDT

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36C25722Q0020

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION)

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) ... 24

C.5 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY

2014) Addendum to FAR 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL

HIRES

C.6 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998) E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

BASIS FOR AWARD

E.3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

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

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, management, supplies, bulk delivery carts, transportation, and facilities (except as identified elsewhere in this document) necessary to perform contractor owned/contractor operated bulk Linen Laundering Services for the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB), which includes VA Medical facilities in Harlingen TX, Corpus Christi TX, McAllen TX, and Laredo TX. All services are to be performed in accordance with Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-18-2021 POP End: 12-17-2022 management, supplies, bulk delivery carts, transportation, and facilities (except as identified elsewhere in this document) necessary to perform contractor owned/contractor operated bulk Linen Laundering Services for the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB), which includes VA Medical facilities in Harlingen TX, Corpus Christi TX, McAllen TX, and Laredo TX. All services are to be performed in accordance with Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-18-2022 POP End: 12-17-2023 management, supplies, bulk delivery carts, transportation, and facilities (except as identified elsewhere in this document) necessary to perform contractor owned/contractor operated bulk Linen Laundering Services for the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB), which includes VA Medical facilities in Harlingen TX, Corpus Christi TX, McAllen TX, and Laredo TX. All services are to be performed in accordance with Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-18-2023 POP End: 12-17-2024 management, supplies, bulk delivery carts, transportation, and facilities (except as identified elsewhere in this document) necessary to perform contractor owned/contractor operated bulk Linen Laundering Services for the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB), which includes VA Medical facilities in Harlingen TX, Corpus Christi TX, McAllen TX, and Laredo TX. All services are to be performed in accordance with Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-18-2024 POP End: 12-17-2025 management, supplies, bulk delivery carts, transportation, and facilities (except as identified elsewhere in this document) necessary to perform contractor owned/contractor operated bulk Linen Laundering Services for the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB), which includes VA Medical facilities in Harlingen TX, Corpus Christi TX, McAllen TX, and Laredo TX. All services are to be performed in accordance with Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-18-2025 POP End: 12-17-2026

GRAND TOTAL __________________

STATEMENT OF WORK

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title of Project: Linen Laundering Service for the Valley Costal Bend (VCB).

2. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the services described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified.

Contractor will only charge for collection and laundering of soiled linen as required by the COR (Table 1). Contractor will only bill for and paid for services completed. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, management, supplies, bulk delivery carts, transportation, and facilities (except as identified elsewhere in this document) necessary to perform contractor owned/contractor operated bulk laundry/linen services and tasks required under this contract for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), Valley Costal Bend (VCB), which includes VA Medical facilities in Harlingen TX, Corpus Christi TX, McAllen TX, and Laredo TX. All services are to be performed in accordance with standard industry practices and quality control measures. Services shall include pick-up and delivery of items by contractor personnel. These services are in support of patient care programs. Weekly services are required and must be performed during facility business hours. VISN 17, Valley Costal Bend (VCB) Medical Centers are required to provide support operations essential to patient care and contractor services turn-around time will be weekly. If all items (linen, uniforms scrubs etc.) turned in for laundering were not returned during scheduled weekly drop off, remaining undelivered items will be delivered within the next business day between 9:00am and 3:30pm. Accordingly to support VAMC (s) operations. All services shall be provided FOB at VAMC (s) location identified elsewhere in this document.

Requirement consists of furnishing the physical laundry plant (at an off-site location), all labor, supervision, management, management support, supplies, ancillary equipment, vehicles and materials necessary for accomplishment of complete laundry/linen services.

All workmanship shall be in accordance with practices established by the National Association of Institutional Linen Management (NAILM), International Fabricare Institute (IFI), Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) and accepted industry standards. It is intended that services shall include all processes necessary for the laundering of the articles even though every step involved is not specifically mentioned.

All work shall be performed under sanitary conditions as specified by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Physical separation, through the presence of a barrier wall and the use of pass-through equipment is required to maintain positive air pressure in the clean section relative to a negative air pressure in the soiled section. In no case shall clean and soiled linen share the same physical space. Plants in which the work is done shall be open to inspection of sanitary conditions by Government representatives. After processing, laundered articles shall be in serviceable and sanitary condition, meeting established quality and performance requirement standards as shown in Section *The Laundry Plant layout/design should incorporate a “design for asepsis” where by clean linen does not come into contact with soiled linens nor share the same physical space, thus avoiding cross-contamination or reintroduction of bacteria once processed.

Any change of function by the Government, which may affect this contract as contemplated by this paragraph, and which requires permanent adjustments in frequency or type of performance, will be coordinated with the Contractor by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) prior to initiation of such a change to assure adequate contractual coverage.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the contract covering inspection, acceptance, and deduction from payment, any items found to have been unsatisfactorily cleaned according to quality and performance standards, shall be re-cleaned or replaced at no additional cost to the Government. Such items shall be identified, for contractor recognition, by the Facility COR when they are returned on the next scheduled pickup after an unsatisfactory condition is discovered. These items are to be kept separate from the normal laundry items for separate processing. Re-cleaned or replaced items will be identified separately and not charged to the Government.

Scheduled services are to be accomplished subject to emergency situations, which may require alteration of schedules. Emergency situations will be defined by the Facility COR and/or lead COR. In the event of Medical Facility emergencies, disaster, or drills, the Contractor shall perform all laundry/linen services required by the Medical Facility.

This specification is intended to produce minimal acceptable level of performance. The Government does recognize the possibility of the Contractor achieving the same or improved results due to innovative approaches, advances in the state-of-the-art materials, equipment and supplies.

Accordingly, provision is hereby made for alterations when a Contractor demonstrates the ability to maintain the standards established herein through use of improved techniques, materials, scheduling, etc. All changes are contingent upon the recommendations of the Facility COR, lead COR and the approval of the CO or other management official as may be deemed appropriate.

3. Damage and Equipment loss: All tasks accomplished by Contractor’s personnel shall be performed to preclude damage or disfigurement of Government-owned furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and architectural or building structures. The Contractor shall verbally report immediately to the Facility COR, any damage or disfigurement to these items when caused by Contractor’s personnel. A follow-up written report will be given to the Facility COR and a copy forwarded to lead COR.

When the Contractor has caused damage or loss of government property, or performance is determined to be unsatisfactory; the Facility COR will issue a contractor discrepancy report (CDR).

The Contractor will reply in writing, to the Lead COR within 10 working days, stating the reason for the unsatisfactory condition, the corrective measures which have been taken, and preventive procedures initiated.

Any damage caused to Government property during the course of the Contractor’s performance of work under the contract shall be repaired or replaced to preexisting conditions at Contractor’s own expense.

4. Linen Control: Contractor shall comply with all Government request and policies relative to linen control.

Contractor shall participate, as required by VA policy, in inventories of Government-provided specialty linen. VA owned items lost or badly damaged while under the control of the Contractor must be replaced within a 30-day period at the Contractor’s cost.

Unusual losses, including suspected pilferage, shall be reported at once to the COR, who will take immediate action to investigate the loss. If the loss is not recovered, the cost of replacement will be negotiated with the CO, along with the approval of the Lead COR, on a quarterly basis. The Vendor will supply an itemized list (by location) of linen that will be replaced, (including item description, quantity and unit cost).

Claim of Patients and Employees. The Contractor shall establish procedures for the settlement of claims for loss or damage to property of patients and employees while in Contractor’s possession, the procedures must be established, and a copy provided to the Contracting Officer for approval, within 20 calendar days after the contract award date.

5. Circumstances to be reported: The Contractor shall report any circumstances, which may affect the performance of the work and unhealthy or hazardous conditions or any delays or interference with work. Such reports shall be made immediately upon discovery by the Contractor to the COR by phone and a follow-up fax.

Contingency Plan, Contractor shall furnish with his/her proposal a written Contingency Plan indicating that services can be continued in the event of Contractor’s equipment and /or production facility failure. This Contingency Plan must also include transportation vehicle failure.

6. Materials. Contractor shall furnish all materials necessary to perform the tasks specified in the contract except to the extent specified in Section III. The Contractor shall secure all materials and supplies that comply with Local, State and Federal environmental laws.

7. Vehicles: The Contractor shall provide all required vehicles, vehicle fuels, lubricants, and repairs necessary to perform services under this contract. All vehicles to be used under this contract must be maintained in a safe and serviceable condition during duration of this contract.

In addition, the vehicles must be kept clean (exterior and interior) with no unsightly residue of dirt, mud, trash, and other debris. Vehicle efficiency is solely the responsibility of Contractor and Contractor shall not be relieved of his contract responsibilities due to vehicle breakdown or failure of vehicles to operate.

8. Linen: All Standard Linen Items which are commercially available, as listed in and/or have been agreed to by the COR and Contractor.

9. Carts: Contractor shall maintain bulk delivery linen carts in good repair for employee safety/ergonomics. Replacement or additional cart requirements shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All carts shall be numbered and have empty weight indicated on both ends.

10. Reports and Data: The Contractor shall provide, in writing, to the COR and/or Facility COR the data and reports identified in Technical Exhibit #1.

11. Miscellaneous: The Contractor shall furnish other items as identified within this contract, such as, orientation and training, medical exams, procedures manual, quality control program, required data.

Specific Tasks

The Contractor shall accept for processing all soiled linens, uniforms, mops, etc. After processing all items are to be finished and delivered to the Medical Center in accordance with the terms outlined below.

Items that must be finished and placed on hangers:

Shirt, uniform Trouser, uniform

Lab coats

. Items that must be tumbled dried and folded:

Blankets Flat Sheets

Curtains Towel, bath

Gown, patient Scrubs, Tops & Bottoms (all sizes)

Wash cloths Pillowcase

Items that must be cleaned, dried, and returned in bulk:

Mops, wet Mops, dust

Linen/laundry bags Micro-Fiber rags Micro-Fiber pads Rugs /door mats

Contractor will only charge for collection and laundering of soiled linen as required by the COR (Table 1). Contractor will only bill for and paid for services completed.

Weekly Minimum Linen needed is as followed numbers may change on the needs of the clinic:

Table 1

ITEM HCC HOPC LOPC CCOPC CCSC MOPC TOTAL

INVENTORY

Towels 300 200 100 200 200 250 1250

Sheets 500 350 100 200 200 250 1,600

Fitted sheets

(HCC)

600 0 0 0 0 0 600

Laundry Bag

100 100 20 60 60 60 400

Gowns 400 350 50 200 150 250 1,400

Dust Mops 48in

120 60 30 35 35 60 340

Microfiber pad mops

500 300 150 300 300 300 1,850

Wet Mops 160 100 60 75 75 100 570

Pillowcases 500 300 100 200 200 300 1,600

Blankets 300 100 60 60 60 50 660

Wash Cloths

300 200 100 200 150 200 1,050

Microfiber Towels

160 100 100 80 80 150 670

Floormats 4x6

25 15 15 8 10 15 88

Government Owned Items Listed Below --------- ---------- -----------------

Scrubs Tops & Bottoms

XXXL 100 0 0 0 0 0 100

XXL 300 0 0 0 0 0 300

XL 300 0 0 0 0 0 300

L 200 0 0 0 0 0 200

M 200 0 0 0 0 0 200

S 100 0 0 0 0 0 100

Lab Coats (Reg) all sizes

30 15 15 15 15 15 105

Lab Coats (Lab use) all sizes

50 20

20 20 20 20 120

Curtains (laundered as needed)

5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Uniforms laundered as needed

85 15 10 15 20 10 155

Packaging:

1. Linen is packaged in bulk by item according to quotas and established arrangement.

2. Items finished and placed on hangers are returned in a cart with a coat bar. They are placed on the hanger so identification number and size is showing, if any.

Applicable Regulations, Manuals, Specifications and Technical Exhibits

Documents applicable to the SOW are listed below. These documents are mandatory. At the start of the contract the Government shall provide one copy of all mandatory regulations, manuals and specifications listed below to the Contractor. Supplements and amendments thereto, shall be updated and shall be in full force and effective immediately upon receipt by the Contractor. The policies and procedures of mandatory directives shall be adhered to at all times. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all mandatory publications are posted and up to date:

MIL-STD-105D

Security Clearances or Access Controls Facility Policies concerning fire/disaster programs Parking Infection Control Manual Facility Policy on Laundry, Linen, Uniform Management

ANSI/AAMI ST65:2000

Other applicable regulations, manuals and specifications as identified locally.

Technical Exhibits # 1

Contractor Furnished Reports

Damage to Government property.

Monthly report of washroom chemical titration and Ph.

NAILM, IFI laboratory test piece report (monthly unless a problem develops) or independent Textile Laboratories.

1.Weekly Soiled Linen per Medical Facility(s) Report to include:

Units / Pieces per Schedule Line Item Received from Medical Facility(s) Number of Units/ Pieces per Schedule Line Item Received from Medical Facility(s)

2.Weekly report of clean linen shipped to delivery points (clinics), showing units/ pieces delivered VCB wide will be emailed to the COR the following Friday.

3.Undelivered Items: COR and/or VCB designated POC will contact the Contractor POC via email for any undelivered items from previous weeks requests, contractor shall provide these items within 1 business day (24hrs from drop off time) and an email will be sent to the COR and/or VCB designed POC upon delivery.

Detailed monthly statement of charges as stated in the Contract Terms and Conditions FAR Section 52.212-4. Invoice will also include a total dollar value of current textile inventory replacement costs and total dollar value of unexplained textile losses for the facility(s). The latter 2 items shall be provided as a notation on the total bill; however, payment will not be made without the required information.

Textile Care production information and cost report as found in VHA Handbook 1850.3 appendix B.

Other reports as required by the COR.

B. SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLES

1. The contractor shall complete performance weekly as identified in the SOW.

The Contractor shall provide the Facility COR with a written report of all soiled linen processed and all clean linen delivered, showing cart number and count of items in said cart. The information must be recorded on a daily basis and delivered to the Facility COR at the end of the current workweek.

The reports of soiled linen received and clean linen delivered must show date, the name of the item, number of pieces received or delivered per Schedule Line Item number, pounds received or delivered per Schedule Line Item number, cart number/ weight and where they were delivered.

The Facility COR will verify the deliveries daily and discuss any discrepancies with the CPM and

COR.

The Contractor shall disinfect carts after removing soiled linen from them and before placing clean linen in them, with JCAHO compliant disinfectant, which has been approved by the COR. Carts containing clean linen being returned shall be covered with clean covers to protect them against contamination while in transit between the laundry plant and the Medical Center. Laundry bags or liners, used to transport soiled laundry, must be laundered after use.

Clean linen and specialty items shall be available for transport Monday - Friday except for federal holidays. Soiled linen and specialty items will be available for processing Monday - Friday except for federal holidays. Deliveries will be made at a time set by this contract or the Facility COR at the Medical Center served.

Clean linen will be processed and packaged as specified in Specific Tasks.

Contractor’s personnel shall clean the linen transport vehicle with a JCAHO compliant disinfectant.

Designated Pick-Up and Delivery Locations

VA Medical Center - Laundry is picked up and delivered VCB Wide.

Clean linen delivery and soiled linen pickup shall be between 9:00am and 3:30pm, M-F or as established by the Facility COR at the following Medical Center locations:

Harlingen Care Center (HCC) 2601 Veterans Drive Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

Harlingen Outpatient Clinic (HOPC) 2106 Treasure Hills Blvd.

Harlingen TX 78550 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

McAllen Outpatient Clinic (MOPC) 901 E. Hackberry Ave.

McAllen TX 78503 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic (CCOPC) 5283 Old Brownsville Road Corpus Christi, TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

Corpus Christi Specialty Outpatient Clinic 205 S. Enterprize Parkway Corpus Christi, TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

Laredo Outpatient Clinic 4602 N Bartlett Ave.

Laredo TX 78041

POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic (New) 9255 S Padre Island Corpus Christi. TX 78405 POC: EMS Staff (Loading dock behind building)

Federal Holidays-The date of observance by the Federal Government of the following holidays:

Date Holiday

Friday, December 31, 2021 New Year's Day Monday, January 17 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 21 Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Monday, June 20 Juneteenth National Independence Day Monday, July 4 Independence Day Monday, September 5 Labor Day Monday, October 10 Columbus Day Friday, November 11 Veterans Day Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day Monday, December 26 Christmas Day

When such holiday falls on first non-workday, the preceding workday will be considered a holiday. When such holiday falls on the second non-workday, the next workday will be considered a holiday.

2. Performance Period: The contractor shall begin performance on the contract upon award. If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail. Work at the Government site shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the CO. This contract will be for the base period of 12 months with four option periods for 12 months each.

3. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price

C. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK

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

D. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

1. The Contractor shall provide invoices to include: specified location, quantity of specific linens received and the quantity delivered to include time and locations for all deliveries.

E. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Government will provide forms, publications and services specifically identified in this contract as Government furnished.

2. Fair/wear/tear or unserviceable condition of specialty items will be determined by the Facility COR.

3. The Government will provide restroom and hand washing facilities for Contractor employees to wash their hands following exposure to blood or other body fluids while at the Medical Facility.

4. The Government will provide facility passes for Contractor’s employees as necessary to fulfill provisions of this contract.

5. The Government will provide a detailed list of specialty items to be laundered.

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID- 19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (Amended October 25, 2021)

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date.

Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

4. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with FAR 52.223-99 and VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

End of Statement of Work https://www.va.gov/covid19screen/

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

JUN 2020

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

MAY 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

DEC 2013

52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES JAN 1991

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

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

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

(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 items:

(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 and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

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

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 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 items:

[X] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (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) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved]

[X] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

[] (10) [Reserved]

[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved]

[] (14)(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.

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

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

[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (18)(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.

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

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

[X] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

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

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

[] (24) 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 (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17))

[X] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

[X] (31)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

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

[X] (33) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

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

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

[X] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (37)(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.)

[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

[] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

[] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (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), Pub. L. 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 II (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate III (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (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. 2302 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) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

[] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[X] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

[] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) 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 items:

[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 16160-Presser, Machine, Wearing $25.74

Apparel, Laundry

[X] (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 Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

[X] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (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 items. 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 (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 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)).

(iii) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(v) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (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.

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

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

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

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

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

(xi) 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.

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

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (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).

(xiv) 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).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

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

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

(xx) 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. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 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.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) 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 items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

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 15 calendar days of contract expiration.

(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 15 calendar days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 calendar 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 Years.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits…