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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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Request for Quotes 75N96023Q00017 January 26, 2023 February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023 R499 Small Business 561710

Contracting Office Address 530 Davis Drive Morrisville, NC 27560

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01 published in the Federal Register on December 1, 2022.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561710, with a small business size standard of $12M.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC 27709 is seeking to purchase Pest Management Services. The Vendor will provide methods and documentation of the pest control program at NIEHS facilities to maintain pest free environments.

The service shall include pest preventive maintenance consisting of mechanical controls and pre-approved chemical controls. Vendor shall adhere to the NIEHS approved Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan (Attachment 6.7).

All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the services in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) contained herein.

The period of performance is for a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, which includes an anticipated start date of 4/01/2023 through 03/31/2028.

Place of Performance 105 and 111 T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States

Award shall be made to the quoter whose quote is found to be in the best interest of the government, considering technical capability and price. The government will evaluate quotes based on (1) acceptability of technical capability factors and (2) lowest price.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2021)”

2. FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)”

3. FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2022)”

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)”

• FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2022)”

The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Lead Contracts Specialist, Odessa McGlown at Odessa.mcglown@nih.gov not later than January 30, 2023 at 12:00PM EST (Noon).

Submission shall be received not later than February 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST (Noon). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Points of Contact

Primary: Odessa McGlown, Lead Contracting Specialist at Odessa.mcglown@nih.gov.

Secondary: Henry Daniels, Branch Chief, Station Support at Henry.daniels@nih.gov.

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PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Program Requirement

The Pest Management Service provider (contractor) will provide labor, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, or any one or more of such items which are necessary or appropriate to provide pest control services at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) facilities located at 105 and 111 T.W. Alexander Drive in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

The Vendor will provide methods and documentation of the pest control program at NIEHS facilities to maintain pest free environments. The service shall include pest preventive maintenance consisting of mechanical controls and pre-approved chemical controls.

Vendor shall adhere to the NIEHS approved Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan (See Exhibit A).

The Vendor shall adequately suppress indoor populations of rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, flies, and any other arthropod pests not specifically excluded. This includes populations of these pests located outside of the specified facilities that pose a risk of human harm or property damage if uncontrolled.

Populations of the following pests are excluded from this contract:

• Birds,

• Bats,

• Snakes,

• Termites, and

• Other wood-destroying organisms.

However, the following shall be controlled under the terms of this contract:

• Individuals of all the above excluded pests that are incidental invaders inside the facilities, and

• Winged termite swarmers.

Vendor shall perform tasks in a manner consistent with industry standards and in compliance with the NIEHS IPM Plan. Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following types of services if not otherwise fully described within the NIEHS IPM Plan:

• Thoroughly inspecting all areas suspected of pest infestation(s) and surrounding areas/facilities, as necessary.

• Communicating frequently with the NIEHS IPM Coordinator (who serves as the government’s Contracting Officers Representative, COR) regarding planned actions and recommendations.

• Recommending structural and procedural modifications to reduce food, water, harborage and access used by pests. Structural modifications for pest control will be the responsibility of the Government. However, throughout the life of this contract the Vendor shall be responsible for

• notifying the NIEHS IPM Coordinator in writing about any structural, sanitary, or procedural modifications deemed necessary to eliminate food and water sources, harborage, or access routes that would allow infestation by pests in and around the building.

• Using appropriate non-chemical technologies to control pests, where possible.

• Judiciously using pesticide products, formulations and application methods that present the lowest potential hazard to human health, non-target animals and the environment.

• Recording and reporting all integrated pest management operations including surveillance, inspections, non-chemical and chemical control.

• Pest Control Unscheduled Services – Due to unpredictable circumstances with pests, the vendor will respond to urgent requests within (2) two hours of notification to remedy or exterminate pests which will allow the NIEHS to continue operations. The Vendor will provide an

• unscheduled services callout rate, to include hourly rate.

Statement of Work

1.0 Scope of Work:

The Pest Management Service Provider (Vendor) will provide labor, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, or any one or more of such items which are necessary or appropriate to provide pest control services at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) facilities located at 111 T.W. Alexander Drive in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and NIEHS Warehouse located at 105 T.W. Alexander Drive in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

2.0 General Pest Control Service:

The Vendor will provide methods and documentation of the pest control program at NIEHS facilities to maintain pest free environments. The service shall include pest preventive maintenance consisting of mechanical controls and pre-approved chemical controls. Vendor shall adhere to the NIEHS approved Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan (Exhibit A).

Within two weeks of the initiation of this service agreement, the Vendor and the NIEHS IPM Coordinator shall meet to review the NIEHS IPM Plan and discuss areas that have been problematic or sensitive (i.e., areas where there is a history of high pest pressure). Areas that are sensitive to pesticide use will also be discussed. Once these areas have been identified, the Vendor and IPM Coordinator will discuss general pest control options and review the IPM threshold/action levels and monitoring frequencies based on pest populations and species.

2.1 Pest Included and Excluded

The Vendor shall adequately suppress indoor populations of rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, flies, and any other arthropod pests not specifically excluded. This includes populations of these pests located outside of the specified facilities that pose a risk of human harm or property damage if uncontrolled.

Populations of the following pests are excluded from this contract:

• Birds,

• Bats,

• Snakes,

• Termites, and

• Other wood-destroying organisms.

However, the following shall be controlled under the terms of this contract:

• Individuals of all the above excluded pests that are incidental invaders inside the facilities,

• Winged termite swarmers.

3.0 Specialized Pest Control Service:

Vendor shall perform tasks in a manner consistent with industry standards and in compliance with the NIEHS IPM Plan. Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following types of services if not otherwise fully described within the NIEHS IPM Plan:

• Thoroughly inspecting all areas suspected of pest infestation(s) and surrounding areas/facilities, as necessary.

• Communicating frequently with the NIEHS IPM Coordinator (who serves as the government’s Contracting Officers Representative, COR) regarding planned actions and recommendations.

• Recommending structural and procedural modifications to reduce food, water, harborage and access used by pests. Structural modifications for pest control will be the responsibility of the Government. However, throughout the life of this contract the Vendor shall be responsible for notifying the NIEHS IPM Coordinator in writing about any structural, sanitary, or procedural modifications deemed necessary to eliminate food and water sources, harborage, or access routes that would allow infestation by pests in and around the building.

• Using appropriate non-chemical technologies to control pests, where possible.

• Judiciously using pesticide products, formulations and application methods that present the lowest potential hazard to human health, non-target animals and the environment.

(See section 4.2 below)

• Recording and reporting all integrated pest management operations including surveillance, inspections, non-chemical and chemical control. (See section 4.3 below)

• Pest Control Unscheduled Services – Due to unpredictable circumstances with pests, the vendor will respond to urgent requests within (2) two hours of notification to remedy or exterminate pests which will allow the NIEHS to continue operations. The Vendor will provide an unscheduled services callout rate, to include hourly rate.

• Fire ant control in recreation and service areas– Vendor will treat baseball field, basketball court, picnic shelter, memorial garden and assembly areas for fire ants and other pests to prevent injury to participants. Inspect ground around valve pits and manhole access areas and treat as necessary protect service personnel.

4.0 Vendor Requirements:

4.1 Monitoring and Service Schedule:

The Vendor will conduct periodic monitoring inspections for all areas (buildings and grounds) as identified in Attachment A. Special attention should be directed to pest vulnerable areas including areas adjacent to animal facilities, food areas (storage, preparation, serving and vending), washrooms, janitorial closets, mechanical rooms, building ventilation supply systems, entryways into buildings and the perimeters of all Institute buildings.

Glue boards and other similar traps will be used to monitor pest populations and activity.

They will be placed in areas where pest activity has been identified or is likely to occur.

The dates of installation and servicing should be indicated on each monitor and records or diagrams of their locations should be maintained. Visual inspections of the glue boards/traps will help identify areas of infestation, if any, and assess the need for further action.

All work shall be performed with no or with minimal impact to NIEHS operations and/or in alignment with the planned operations and/or shutdown schedule where applicable.

Routine pest control services that do not adversely affect occupant safety, health or productivity shall be performed during normal working hours. When it is necessary to perform work outside of the occupant’s normal working hours, the Vendor shall notify the NIEHS IPM Coordinator at least one day in advance. Overtime work should be avoided or minimized to the greatest extent possible.

4.2 Materials:

The Vendor shall, at all times and in all instances, use only chemicals, baits, tools, and supplies that are deemed suitable and have been approved by the NIEHS. The Vendor’s contact for securing approval will be the NIEHS IPM Coordinator. Any deviations to the use of approved materials must be pre-approved by the NIEHS.

Approval – If the Vendor recommends the use of chemical pest control, the Vendor must first request approval by the IPM Coordinator. No alternate chemical may be used unless the NIEHS has granted approval. When chemical control is deemed necessary, the Vendor will provide the NIEHS IPM Coordinator with the name of the proposed pesticide, a material safety data sheet for the pesticide, and copy of the label and/or pertinent application information. In no case shall extremely toxic materials or pesticides be permitted.

Use – Pesticide application shall be according to need and not by schedule. As a general rule, application of pesticides in any area shall not occur unless visual inspections or monitoring devices indicate the presence of pests in that specific area. When it is determined that a pesticide must be used in order to obtain adequate control, the Vendor shall employ the least hazardous material, most precise application technique, and minimum quantity of pesticide necessary to achieve control.

The Vendor shall not store pesticides on Government property. All pesticides shall be stored off Government property, or inside of the secured Vendor vehicle(s).

The Vendor shall not mix pesticides on Government property. All pesticides must be mixed prior to arrival at NIEHS facilities.

Disposal – All pesticides, rinse water, and containers shall be disposed of in accordance with label directions. The Vendor shall dispose of any pesticides, pesticide containers, pesticide residue, pesticide rinse water, or any pesticide contaminated article at an authorized disposal area off Government property.

4.3 Documentation and Reports:

Vendor shall generate service reports detailing all aspects of pest control performed in each area covered under this Agreement. Service reports used to record pest control activities shall be developed by the Vendor and approved by the NIEHS. Service reports provided by the Vendor must meet any specific service documentation requirements prescribed by the NIEHS.

Reports provided to the IPM Coordinator shall document the results of all monitoring and the actions taken to minimize pests. The Vendor shall submit a written report to the IPM Coordinator after each inspection is completed. The report shall include:

• Information on the evidence of pest infestations and the condition of bait stations and traps

• An action plan detailing expected activities and any recommendations for improved maintenance

• Identification of any pesticides used, where and when they were used, how they were used and how much was used

Completed check-off sheets, service reports, or other records identifying pest control performance shall be routinely provided to the NIEHS IPM Coordinator.

The contract is firm fixed price to be billed monthly.

4.4 Safety and Environmental Management Training Requirements:

The NIEHS shall provide, and the Vendor shall be responsible for completing contractor safety and environmental management training prior to commencing work. The NIEHS IPM Coordinator will be the Vendor’s contact for obtaining training.

Vendor shall remain in compliance with training recertification requirements.

Vendor shall be responsible for providing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to each of their pest control applicators. This equipment shall include, at a minimum, the PPE required by the applicable pesticide labels and MSDSs.

Vendor shall insure that the NIEHS IPM Plan and practices are communicated to the appropriate staff and consistently followed. Any deviation from the IPM Plan or practices must be reported to the NIEHS IPM Coordinator.

4.5 Standards:

Vendor shall perform all work in compliance with applicable and current standards, references, recommended practices, industrial guidelines, and the NIEHS IPM Plan. Any work that does not fall under or in any way deviates from appropriate standards, references, and/or SOP’s shall be pre-approved by NIEHS.

4.6 Personnel:

Vendor shall provide only fully competent, experienced, and properly qualified and licensed personnel, who shall perform the work consistent with the highest skill and care and the best industry practices. Each individual engaged in pest control services shall have current certifications/licenses, education, training, and experience, or a combination thereof, to enable that person to perform the assigned functions.

Only qualified, trained, and licensed/certified personnel shall apply chemicals.

Uncertified individuals working under the supervision of a Certified Applicator shall not be permitted to provide service under the terms of this contract.

4.7 Change Control:

Changes to established procedures, practices and approved chemicals must be clearly communicated between the NIEHS IPM Coordinator and Vendor and be understood and agreed upon prior to implementation of the desired changes. Changes impacting specific service functions performed by Vendor will require sufficient documented training to ensure that affected personnel understand the intended job requirements and processes prior to performance of the task(s).

5.0 Miscellaneous Scope/Service Provisions:

The NIEHS IPM Coordinator shall provide a means of access to all areas when completing work.

6.0 Attachments:

6.1 BUILDING INVENTORY

6.2 CAMPUS AERIAL VIEWS

6.3 VALVE PITS/ UTILITY MANHOLE COVERS

6.4 SANITARY SEWER LINE

6.5 MONITORING FREQUENCY

6.6 METHOD OF AWARD AND EVALUATION FACTORS

6.7 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) PLAN

6.8 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

6.1 BUILDING INVENTORY

Building Net

Assignable Square Feet

Gross Square

Feet Primary Uses

101 – Module A 31,494 54,180 Office, Cafeteria, Library 101 – Module B 20,595 50,013 Office, Conference 101 – Module C 43,511 164,281 Research, Vivarium 101 – Module D 49,913 174,026 Research, Vivarium 101 – Module E 49,550 186,432 Research, Vivarium 101 – Module F 54,459 226,190 Research

MRI 5 728 8 795 Research 102 20,280 30,033 Office, Support 103 2 283 2 412 Storage, Records Archive 104 22,285 24,842 Warehouse, IT Data Center 105 2 403 79,395 Utility Plant 106 205 17,293 Incinerator 107 0 10,890 Electrical Switch Gear 108 4 414 8 333 Waste Handling and

Storage 109 12,352 14,145 Clinical Research 110 23,307 26,097 Warehouse

Picnic Shelter Recreation Baseball/volleyball Field Recreation

Basketball Court Recreation Memorial Garden

Valve Pits (9) Utility pipework Utility Man hole covers (71) Utility pipework

101 Subtotal 249,522 855,122 101 w/o interstitial & penthouse 459,772

Main Campus Total 327,951 1,057,817

6.2 CAMPUS AERIAL VIEWS

Physical Address:

111 T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

105 T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC27709

6.3 VALVE PITS/ UTILITY MANHOLE COVERS

6.4 SANITARY SEWER LINE

6.5 MONITORING FREQUENCY

Area Monitoring Frequency All Buildings (101 – 109)

Entrances, building perimeters, walkways, evacuation assembly areas, emergency call stations, fly lights, traps, and glue boards inspected and replaced as necessary

Monthly

Evaluate the entrances and building perimeters for cracks, pest access points, evidence of pests and potential pest harborage Identified potential intrusions and infestations Weekly

Dumpsters Weekly Building 101 Module A

Cafeteria – Dining Weekly Cafeteria – Serving, food preparation, and storage areas (1st floor)

Weekly

Library (Ground floor) Semi-annual Fitness Room (Ground floor) Semi-annual Loading Dock, Dumpsters (Ground floor) Weekly

Building 101 Modules C, D, E

Vivarium (Ground floor) Periodic monitoring performed by GOVT

(DIR/CMB)

Building 101 Module E

ABF Periodic monitoring performed by GOVT

(DIR/CMB)

Building 103 Records Storage Facility Semi-annual Building 104 Animal bedding and feed storage areas within the building Periodic monitoring performed by GOVT

(DIR/CMB)

IT Data Center Semi-annual Building 106 Incinerator – waste delivery floor Monthly Building 109 Break / Vending areas Monthly 105 and 111 TW Alexander Drive Entrances

Security guard stations Monthly

Lake Trail Memorial Garden Semi-annual Picnic shelter Picnic shelter Semi-annual Baseball field Baseball Field Semi-annual Basketball Court Basketball Court Semi-annual Valve Pits Annual Utility and Sanitary Sewer Man Hole Covers

Annual

6.6 METHOD OF AWARD AND EVALUATION FACTORS

Method of Award Award of this purchase/task order will be made on a competitive basis using the “lowest price, technically acceptable” approach. Evaluation will be made to identify all offerors whose quotes are technically acceptable in accordance with the Government’s requirements and the evaluation criteria. Award will be made to the offeror from the pool of technically acceptable proposals, whose cost/price is lowest.

Evaluation Factors The Government will evaluate the extent to which the Contractor’s previous experience with projects of a similar size, scope and complexity demonstrate its capability to successfully perform the requirements listed herein.

A. Technical Capability:

The Contractor will be evaluated on its ability to: 1) Demonstrate a clear understanding of the work to be performed; 2) Meet the Government’s objective; 3) Perform the tasks and deliverables of the SOW within the period of performance; 4) Deliver key personnel that meets the SOW’s qualification requirements; 5) Recruit/source, onboard, and retain the talent required to perform on this contract.

(1) Technical Approach:

The Contractor shall provide a clear and detailed approach to meeting the Government’s objective and executing all SOW requirements.

The technical approach shall:

provide proof that it is a licensed and insured pest control company provide example of company’s commitment to the integrated pest management process provide examples of procedures for pest control management involving pesticides provide examples of procedures for pest control management without the use of pesticides

(2) Company Experience:

The Government will evaluate the summary of work experience for similar nature, scope, complexity, and difficulty to that which will be performed under the prospective contract contemplated by this solicitation, assessing the likelihood that the Offeror’s relevant experience will minimize risk to the Government of unsuccessful performance.

The contractor shall submit a summary of work experience of a similar nature, scope, complexity, and difficulty to that which will be performed under the prospective contract contemplated by this solicitation. This submission will illustrate similar work that the offeror has been awarded or hired for but does not include the evaluation of the offerors performance. Offeror must provide references to attest to past work of similar scope and size.

(3) Personnel Experience:

The evaluation of key personnel will consider the competence and experience of the personnel in the skills necessary to perform the Government’s requirements. The evaluation of key personnel, to include any subcontractor personnel who are designated as key, will be based upon the individual’s past experience on similar efforts, academic qualifications, and relevant training.

The Government will also evaluate the extent to which the proposed functions, duties, and time allocations of the key personnel will contribute to successful performance of the Government’s requirements.

The Contractor must have adequately trained and licensed staff to perform the requirements of the contract. The contractor shall:

include a management plan that discusses, at a minimum, the contractor’s ability to recruit/source, onboard, train and retain the talent required to perform on this contract.

provide details of the capabilities of the company to provide adequate staffing for scheduled and unscheduled service.

provide a resume(s) of their proposed key personnel that shows the qualifications to meet requirements in the SOW. If the proposed key personnel is/are not a current employee of the Contractor, the Contractor shall include a signed commitment letter from the employee that reflects their intention and willingness to perform in the event the Contractor is awarded the contract. For key personnel, the contractor shall:

o Describe functions and duties with respect to the subject requirements.

o Specify the percent of time the individual will be allocated to this project.

o Provide a current resume indicating relevant specific experience and education.

B. Price Award of this purchase/task order will be made on a competitive basis using the “lowest price, technically acceptable” approach. Vendors shall submit loaded pricing (which includes all labor, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, or any other items that are necessary to provide pest management and pest control services for NIEHS facilities) for each contract line item (base and options) and total all prices. A sample chart is provided below.

Pricing Table

Contract Line Item Period of Performance Cost

Base year 04/01/2023-03/31/2024

Option 1 04/01/2024-03/31/2025

Option 2 04/01/2025-03/31/2026

Option 3 04/01/2026-03/31/2027

Option 4 04/01/2027-03/31/2028

Total

Integrated Pest Management Plan [Institute Wide]

Web based 11/28/17

• Program Policy and Scope

The NIEHS shall use integrated pest management (IPM) principles to control pests within its buildings and surrounding grounds. Chemical pesticides shall be used only as a method of last resort when absolutely necessary and in a manner that is safe to NIEHS personnel, animals, and the environment and does not alter experimental studies.

Under this policy, pests are organisms that are a threat to human safety and health, jeopardize the health of experimental animals and studies, or cause damage to Institute property. Such pests include insects, spiders, rodents, plants (e.g., invasive weeds, poison ivy, etc.) and other organisms (e.g., fungi, bacteria, etc.). Wildlife conservation and management principles are used in the management of indigenous animal populations and their habitat on Institute grounds (e.g., geese, deer, beavers, etc.). Such wildlife does not fall within the scope of the IPM plan.

• Program Responsibilities

a. Health and Safety Branch, Office of Management

1. Develops and maintains the NIEHS IPM Plan

2. Provides IPM services (methods and documentation) for the pest control program at

NIEHS facilities in an attempt to establish pest free environments. Ensures that Service Providers adhere to the requirements of the IPM Plan

3. Designates a point-of-contact to serve on the IPM Implementation Team for the purpose of coordinating with the Comparative Medicine Branch and the ORF/Facilities Management Branch on IPM issues

4. Recommends safe conditions and practices of use in those situations where chemical treatments are needed (as a last resort). Such use stipulations may include -advance notification of occupants use of alternative products scheduling and timing of applications restricting treated areas use of ventilation and personal protective equipment

5. Pre-approves the use of any pesticide, including baits, proposed to be used within Institute buildings or on Institute grounds

6. Maintains appropriate health, safety and environmental information (e.g., material safety data sheets, product application bulletins, etc.) on all approved products

b. Comparative Medicine Branch, Division of Intramural Research

1. Implements and provides oversight on the Pest Control Program for the animal facilities and related spaces. The program is documented by the CMB/QAL and is periodically reviewed and approved by the Institute's Animal Care and Use Committee.

2. Designates a point-of-contact to serve on the IPM Implementation Team for the purpose of coordinating with the Health and Safety Branch and the ORF/Facilities Management Branch on IPM issues related to animal care program areas (e.g., animal facilities, and feed and bedding storage)

c. Facilities Management - NC, NIH/Office of Research Facilities

6.7

1. As appropriate, participates in periodic facility inspections to identify potential pest problems

2. As requested, provides facility maintenance services to implement mechanical and cultural controls to address identified pest problems and to prevent pest intrusion

3. Designates a point-of-contact to serve on the IPM Implementation Team for the purpose of conferring and coordinating with the Health and Safety Branch and, as appropriate, the Comparative Medicine Branch on IPM issues

d. IPM Implementation Team

1. Reviews the results of monitoring inspections to determine if control should be applied, and if so, the type of control method to be used

2. As appropriate, obtains guidance from authoritative sources, such as staff entomologists in the Community Health Branch, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Office of Research Services, NIH or the North Carolina State University Extension Service

3. Identifies best management practices and recommends improvements to the IPM Plan

• Special Requirements for Pesticides

a. Pesticide use in an IPM program is usually more successful when it is integrated with other management strategies. Efforts will be made to avoid the use of pesticides by adequate pest proofing of facilities, good sanitation practices, selection of pest-resistant plant materials, and appropriate horticultural practices.

b. When it is determined that a pesticide must be used, the least-hazardous material, adequate for the job, will be chosen, including a review of the pesticides available to manage the pest and the risks and benefits of the pesticide(s) selected versus those not selected, and potential risks to non-target organisms. Pesticides may only be used if pre-approved under the IPM Plan.

c. All pesticide storage, transportation, and application will be conducted in accordance with the requirement of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 United States Code136 et seq.), Environmental Protection Agency regulations in 40 CFR, Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, NIEHS policies and procedures, and local ordinances. All applicators must comply with and follow appropriate regulations and label precautions when using pesticides in or around NIEHS facilities.

d. No person shall apply or store any pesticide on NIEHS-managed property without an appropriate pesticide applicator license.

e. When pesticide applications are scheduled in NIEHS-managed buildings or on grounds, service providers shall provide notification, including posting a pest control information sign with the date, time and location of the application and the product applied in an appropriate area and including contact information for additional details.

f. Where pests pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of employees, the NIEHS may authorize an emergency pesticide application and shall post and notify occupants as soon as possible. Disinfectants, antimicrobials and self-contained or gel-type pesticide baits applied in inaccessible areas are exempt from posting and notification.

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2021) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (May 2022)

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2022)

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

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

FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011)

FAR 52.204-25

Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

HHSAR 352.203-70 Anti-Lobbying (Dec 2015) HHSAR 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations

(Dec 2015) HHAR 352.223-70 Safety and Health (Dec 2015) HHSAR 352.227-70 Publications and Publicity (Dec 2015) HHSAR 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (Dec 2015)

6.8 Contract Terms and Conditions

https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_19 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 (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub.

L. 115-232).

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

2015).

(5) 52.233-3, 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 products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

(JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) [Reserved].

(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. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_233_3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml%3Bjsessionid%3D114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_233_4 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml%3Bjsessionid%3D114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_6 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml%3Bjsessionid%3D114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml%3Bjsessionid%3D114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_13 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml%3Bjsessionid%3D114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_10 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title31-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_6 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title31-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim note).

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

(10) [Reserved].

(11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award

(SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(13) [Reserved]

X (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.

(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 (NOV 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

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

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

(iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

(v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) 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 (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637s).

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(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan

(SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program

Rerepresentation (SEP 2021) (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 Concerns (SEP 2021) (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 (SEP 2021) (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 (SEP 2021) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

(28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN2020) (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 (JUL 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 (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X_ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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(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 (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

X (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (NOV 2021) . (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

(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 (Jun2014) 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).

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

(46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

(48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV

2021) (41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 40 01 note, 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 I (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

(50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

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

(52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the

United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).

(53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside

(Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency

Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

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