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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

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02/24/2025 1700 ES

01/22/2025

812-583-7530GAYLE GEIGER

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17a. CONTRACTOR/

PARSONS WV 26287-0404

ROUTE 219 NORTH - NURSERY BOTTOM

NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION

USDA FOREST SERVICE

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ITEM NO.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Delivery: 05/30/2025

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Gayle Geiger, Contracting Officer 01/23/2025

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ITEM NO.

Period of Performance: 05/31/2025 to 05/30/2030

This solicitation is issued as a Request for

Quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05.

This procurement is set aside for Small Business.

The NAICS code is 561720 and the Small Business

Size Standard is $22M.

This is a Base Year with 4 Option Years, in accordance with 52.217-9 Option to Extend the

Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) and 52.217-8

Option to Extend Services.

Contact Gayle Geiger at gayle.geiger@usda.gov for more information or with questions concerning this Request for Quote prior to COB 21 FEB 2025 @

1700 ET.

All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov in order to receive award. Obtaining a UEI number and registering in SAM are free.

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The exact service dates shall be coordinated with the National Forest Service staff.

Submit offer by email to gayle.geiger@usda.gov.

Proposals are due no later than: COB 24 FEB 2025

@ 1700 ET.

FOB Destination

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, transportation and supplies, to provide custodial/janitorial services within

Government-owned facilities except as identified herein as Government-furnished, as services specified by this Statement of Work (SOW) and any attachments for the janitorial Services for NRS

Parsons, WV.

Custodial/janitorial services at the Parsons WV

NRS location, for a period of not to exceed one year with the option of four extensions on a yearly basis. A fiscal year starts on 31 May and ends on 30 May. The following specifications describe the requirements for janitorial services during this period. Frequency for each task will be listed with the description of the task.

Vendors are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to attend the Site

Visit before quoting this requirement advised to inspect the facility and site prior to submitting their offers. Arrangements to see the building can be made by contacting the COR.

SITE VISIT/PRE-BID CONFERENCE WITH CONTRACTING

OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

Wednesday, February 5, 10:00 am-11:30 am ET

Location: Northern Research Center, 459 Nursery

Bottom Road, Parsons, WV 26287-0404

Monthly invoices should be uploaded into IPP.gov in a timely manner based on services actually rendered.

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0001 Base Year NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 12 MO

Daily/Weekly Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Period of Performance: 05/31/2025 to 05/30/2026

0002 Base Year NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 12 MO

Monthly Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Period of Performance: 05/31/2025 to 05/30/2026

0003 Base Year NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 2 YR

Bi-Annual Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Period of Performance: 05/31/2025 to 05/30/2026

1001 OPTION YEAR 1 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 12 MO

Daily/Weekly Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 05/31/2026 to 05/30/2027

1002 OPTION YEAR 1 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 12 MO

Monthly Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(Option Line Item)

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1003 OPTION YEAR 1 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 2 YR

Bi-Annual Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 05/31/2026 to 05/30/2027

2001 OPTION YEAR 2 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 12 MO

Daily/Weekly Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 05/31/2027 to 05/30/2028

2002 OPTION YEAR 2 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 12 MO

Monthly Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 05/31/2027 to 05/30/2028

2003 OPTION YEAR 2 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 2 YR

Bi-Annual Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 05/31/2027 to 05/30/2028

3001 OPTION YEAR 3 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 12 MO

Daily/Weekly Services

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Period of Performance: 05/31/2028 to 05/30/2029

3002 OPTION YEAR 3 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 12 MO

Monthly Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 05/31/2028 to 05/30/2029

3003 OPTION YEAR 3 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 2 YR

Bi-Annual Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 05/31/2028 to 05/30/2029

4001 OPTION YEAR 4 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 12 MO

Daily/Weekly Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 05/31/2029 to 05/30/2030

4002 OPTION YEAR 4 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial 12 MO

Monthly Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 05/31/2029 to 05/30/2030

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Bi-Annual Services

In Accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 05/31/2029 to 05/30/2030

Period of Performance

Base Year 05/31/2025 To 05/30/2026

Option 1 05/31/2026 To 05/30/2027

Option 2 05/31/2027 To 05/30/2028

Option 3 05/31/2028 To 05/30/2029

Option 4 05/31/2029 To 05/30/2030

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FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Purpose

2.0 Scope of Work

3.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

1.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

2.0 Period of Performance

3.0 Qualifications of Contractors Personnel and Security

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF SF-1449

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024

Project

Northern Research Center, Parsons, WV Janitorial

1. Site/Location:

USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station 459 Nursery Bottom Road Parsons, WV 26287-0404

2. Point of Contract:

Patrick Meyer Facility Operations Specialist • NRS, Administration, Eng, Safety & Fac Svcs 304-478-2000 patrick.r.meyer@usda.gov

NOTE:

All questions during the solicitation phase must come Gayle Geiger, Contracting Officer, not Patrick Meyers, COR.

All questions will be collected and posted to Contract Opportunities in SAM.gov before RFQ due.

General Information

1.0 Purpose

1. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, transportation and supplies, to provide custodial/janitorial services within Government-owned facilities except as identified herein as Government-furnished, as services specified by this Statement of Work (SOW) and any attachments for the janitorial Services for NRS Parsons, WV.

2. Custodial/janitorial services at the Parsons WV NRS location, for a period of not to exceed one year with the option of four extensions on a yearly basis. A fiscal year starts on 31 May and ends on 30 May. The following specifications describe the requirements for janitorial services during this period. Frequency for each task will be listed with the description of the task.

3. Vendors are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to attend the Site Visit before quoting this requirement advised to inspect the facility and site prior to submitting their offers.

Arrangements to see the building can be made by contacting the above listed COR.

Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (http://www.sam.gov) prior to award of contract.

mailto:patrick.r.meyer@usda.gov http://www.sam.gov/

FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024

2.0 Scope of Work

1. The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of personnel, trained in proper cleaning and janitorial methods and techniques, to properly and satisfactorily maintain the facilities on a day-to-day basis during the scheduled times indicated.

2. The Contractor shall check with the COR/point of contact for instructions, requests, or special problem situations. Housekeeping inspections will be conducted randomly by the COR. The Contractor or his/her designated management representative will confer with the COR once a month to discuss contract administration.

3. In addition to assuming complete responsibility for satisfactorily managing and performing a cleaning program for the Government-owned facility as described in the following sections, the Contractor shall meet the following obligations:

a. Ensuring that adequate numbers of trained personnel are available to perform the services as specified.

b. Referring to the COR, any problem that may arise beyond the scope of this contract.

c. Using all equipment and cleaning products appropriately according to manufacturer’s instructions.

d. At all times, maintaining building security by relocking doors that were locked, prohibiting unauthorized entrance to building, and reporting any suspicious persons or items.

3.0 Background

This 9000sq. ft. USDA-owned facility is located at 459 Nursery bottom road, Parsons, WV 26287. The office hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. This will be the 3rd cleaning contract since 2012. This work was previously done by a FT NRS employee.

Contractor Requirements

1.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

1. The Contractor’s responsibility is normally based on 3 days per week, but other hours may be scheduled if required and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The work shall be conducted between the hours of 5 PM and 10 PM. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, this schedule can be changed (Holiday, illness, etc.) The Contractor shall provide adequate personnel, trained in proper cleaning and janitorial methods and techniques to properly and satisfactorily maintain the facilities and property areas on a day-to-day basis during the scheduled times indicated.

FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024

2. The Contractor shall check with the COR daily for instructions, requests, or special problem situations. Housekeeping inspection will be conducted randomly by the COR.

The Contractor or his/her designated management representative will confer with the COR once a month to discuss contract administration.

3. In addition to assuming complete responsibility for satisfactorily managing and performing a cleaning program for the Government-owned facility as described in the following sections, the Contractor shall meet the following obligations:

a. Ensuring that adequate numbers of trained personnel are available to perform the services as specified here in, on a 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) basis. Schedule is subject to change, due to holidays or other circumstances.

b. Referring to the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative, any problem that may arise beyond the scope of this contract.

c. Using all equipment and cleaning products appropriately according to manufacturer’s instructions and service requirements coordination with the COR.

d. Providing adequate advance notice when using products that may produce noxious fumes or when performing work that would impact daily operations.

e. At all times, maintaining building security by relocking doors that were locked, prohibiting unauthorized entrance to building, and reporting any suspicious persons or items.

f. Within 30 days of contract award, the contractor shall submit for approval, a schedule of weekly, monthly, and annual tasks.

2.0 Period of Performance

Base Year 05/31/2025 To 05/30/2026

Option 1 05/31/2026 To 05/30/2027

Option 2 05/31/2027 To 05/30/2028

Option 3 05/31/2028 To 05/30/2029

Option 4 05/31/2029 To 05/30/2030 Note: Dates are subject to change

3.0 Qualifications of Contractors Personnel and Security

1. Un-Manned Shifts

a. In the event of 3 or more unmanned shifts of Janitorial Staff, a Cure Notice will be sent to the Contractor. If the proper measures are not taken to satisfy the Cure Notice by the Contractor, the COR will notify the CO. At that time, the Contractor will be responsible to maintain Janitorial Staff for the maximum of six

(6) months until a new Contractor can be put into place.

FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024

2. Periodic Inspections

a. The Government will use all methods deemed necessary to ensure that the contractor’s employees are in a constant state of awareness and readiness and comply with the SOW. These methods may include periodic inspections by the COR or an appointed Contract Inspector, computer database information regarding Janitorial Staff, customer complaint, surveys of the building tenants regarding the Janitorial Staff performance including the Janitorial Staff professionalism, courtesy, and knowledge of their assigned duties.

3. Quality Assurance Inspections

a. The government may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of quality assurance inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality assurance inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality assurance inspections if performance dictates.

4. Progress Meetings. (If deemed necessary)

a. The Contractor(s) shall be available to meet with the CO, COR and/or Inspector at the work site, if deemed necessary. Meetings will be scheduled by the CO with timely notification to the Contractor(s). At the progress meetings, the Contractor(s) shall provide oral reports regarding performance on the contract.

Any problems encountered on the work site along with possible solutions will be discussed.

5. Post Orders

a. The contractor shall provide post orders, policies, procedures, and instructions necessary for proper performance in the 3-ring binder at the duty location, with the consultation and coordination of COR.

b. The contractor shall implement the post orders, policies, procedures, and instructions immediately.

c. The contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all orders, policies and procedures, and instructions.

d. The contractor shall ensure that post orders are available to all staff.

e. Supervisors shall ensure that Janitorial Staff understand the posted orders regardless of whether the assignment is temporary, permanent, or due to an emergency.

6. Background Checks/Person Model

a. Person Model –

i. What is Person Model?

1. Person Model is a module within EmpowHR. Person Model maintains a single identity for non-employee personnel in the system and tracks their relationship history with USDA over time.

Person Model stores and maintains the identities of non-Federal employees. Person Model feeds non-employee information

FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024 required for LincPass/AltLinc enrollment to USAccess, the General Services Administration (GSA) credentialing system

ii. The contractor must ensure their employees (including subcontractor personnel) complete the training course(s) listed below in the frequency identified. (See USDA HSPD-12 Non-Employee and Person Model Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) https://hspd12.usda.gov/docs/FAQ_NonEmployeeLincPass_PersonModel _v2.0.pdf

b. The contractor must maintain records of course completion and provide them to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative upon request.

7. LINK PASS Credential

a. USDA Credential Matrix -IT & Unaccompanied Physical Access Required > 6

Months Linc Pass Required.

b. ALL Janitorial Staff will be required to obtain a LINC PASS.

8. Contractor Background Checks –

a. The Contractor shall conduct background checks at the start of the contract award (Prior to contract start date) and then every twelve months thereafter for the remaining life of the contract.

b. Any new hire shall also receive an initial Background Check and every twelve months thereafter.

c. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with their policy for what is included in a background check and the basis for hiring employees based on background checks and the companies’ policy for dealing with the employee when an incident shows up on a background check after an employee is already employed.

9. Personnel Qualifications.

a. The Contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the Janitorial services required herein to assure fully adequate and timely completion of these services.

b. Included in this function will be a full range of management duties including, but not limited to, planning, scheduling, establishing and maintaining records, and quality control.

c. The Contractor shall provide an adequate staff of personnel with the necessary management expertise to assure the safe performance of the work in accordance with sound and efficient management practices that include:

i. Random Drug Testing: The Contractor shall conduct drug testing at the start of the contract for all contract employees.

1. Random testing shall take place thereafter, and whenever there are incidents/conduct that are brought to the companies’ attention for a particular individual and may warrant a drug test. Any new hires, after the contract award will also receive an initial Drug Test.

ii. The Contractor shall provide their policy for drug and background testing and their policy for dealing with the employee when a negative account

FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024 shows up on a background check or when a positive test shows up on a drug test after an employee is already employed

10. Standards of Conduct.

a. The Contractor shall maintain satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, and for taking such disciplinary action against his/her employees as may be necessary.

b. Each Contractor employee is expected to adhere to standards of conduct that reflect credit on themselves, their employer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and the Federal Government.

c. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the work site for failure to comply with the standards of conduct.

d. The Contractor shall initiate immediate action to replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional cost to the Government.

e. The Government requires a favorable image and considers it to be a major asset of a protective force. The employee's appearance, attitude, courtesy, and job knowledge are influential in creating a favorable image.

f. Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. This includes sleeping on duty, unreasonable delays, or failures to carry out assigned tasks.

g. Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be condoned. Also included is participation in disruptive activities which interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

h. The Contractor shall not allow any employee (while on duty) to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs, or substances which produce similar effects.

i. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

i. Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records.

j. Employee Disqualification If the COR or the contractor receive and confirm disqualifying information concerning a contract employee, the contractor shall, upon notification by the CO, immediately remove the employee from performing duties under the contract. The contractor shall immediately notify COR when the employee is removed from duty as soon as practicable. Disqualifying information includes but is not limited to the following:

i. Conviction of a felony, a crime of violence, or a serious misdemeanor.

ii. Possessing a record of arrests for continuing offenses; or

iii. Falsification of information entered on suitability forms.

k. Based on articulable facts and/or supporting evidence COR may direct the contractor to remove any employee who has been disqualified either for security reasons or for being unfit to perform their duties as determined by the COR or CO.

l. The contractor shall take action immediately and notify the COR when the employee is removed from duty. A determination of being unfit for duty may be made from, but is not limited to, incidents of delinquency set forth below:

Violation of the Rules and Regulations Governing Public Buildings and Grounds, 41CFR 101-20.3.

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

n. Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records, or concealment of material facts by willful omissions from official documents or records.

o. Theft, vandalism, or any other criminal actions.

p. Selling, consuming, or being under the influence of intoxicants, drugs, or substances that produce similar effects.

q. Unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials.

r. Unauthorized use of communication equipment or Government property.

s. Misuse of equipment.

t. Violations of security procedures or regulations.

u. Recurring tardiness.

v. Possession of alcohol or illegal substances while on duty.

w. Undue fraternization with Forest Service employees as determined by the COR in consultation with the Forest Service operational staff.

x. Performance, as determined by investigation by the CO, involving acquiescence, negligence, misconduct, lack of diligence, good judgment, and/or good common sense resulting in, or contributing to, migrant rule violations.

y. Failure to maintain acceptable levels of proficiency or to fulfill training requirements; and changes in an employee’s ability to meet the physical/mental health requirements of the contract.

z. Employees removed under the contract shall not be subsequently employed under any other contract until the employee has been exonerated of the misconduct issues or the issues are otherwise resolved.

aa. The contractor shall have a duty to notify COR of its designee to add the employee to any other Forest Service contract and seek Forest Service approval before the employee begins work. The contractor shall immediately notify the COR of any employee terminations, suspensions, resignations, or any other adverse personnel actions taken.

11. Safety Requirements and Emergency Contact Reference At all times on the site, the Contractor and his employees shall comply with accepted industry safety standards and applicable safety precautions and guidelines contained in the publications listed below.

FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024

Publication: Title:

FSH 6709.11 Forest Service Health and Safety Code Handbook 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards (General Industry), U.S.

Department of Labor, OSHA Publications, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Room S-1212, Washington, D.C. 20212. Telephone (202)-523-6138. Also available from OSHA Regional and Area Offices and from the Superintendent of Documents

12. Contractor Key Personnel

a. All key personnel shall report to and perform all work from the facility. No remote or telework is authorized.

13. The following are personnel with respective minimum qualifications requirements critical for performance under this SOW.

a. Key personnel must be bona fide employees of the prime contractor or subcontractor of the prime contractor.

b. Key Personnel are expected to serve for the duration of the contract for all contract periods, unless replacements with equal or better skills are nominated by the contractor and accepted by the COR.

c. All Key Personnel departures/replacement should be submitted to the COR at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective date of change.

d. After award, during contract administration, the Government requires the opportunity to review resumes and provide a determination of acceptability for all personnel (Key and Non-Key) prior to Contractor On-Boarding.

14. Employee Requirements

a. All contractor employees shall meet the following requirements:

i. All employees shall be a minimum of 21 years of age.

b. Employees shall have at least one year of general experience that demonstrates the following:

ii.The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public.

iii. Capable of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules and regulations. All personnel shall be literate and interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and shall be able to compose reports.

iv. Good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and an ability to render satisfactory performance through knowledge of his/her position responsibilities.

v. Ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress, such as fires, explosions, civil disturbances, and building evacuations.

c. The contractor shall ensure each person, employed on the resultant contract has a valid Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration. He/she shall be a U.S. Citizen, or a lawful permanent resident (LPR) approved for the contract and shall not have a criminal record.

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d. Subject to existing law, regulations and/or other provisions of the contract, illegal or undocumented non-citizens shall not be employed by the contractor, or with the resultant contract. The contractor shall ensure that this provision is expressly incorporated into any and all subcontracts or subordinate agreements issued in support of this SOW.

e. The contractor shall be responsible to the Government for acts and omissions of his employees and for any subcontractors and their employees.

15. Employee Standards

a. Contractor employees shall meet or exceed the standards set forth by the Forest Service and meet standards of professionalism. Standards of professionalism include competency, training, appearance, and behavior.

b. The contractor shall perform pre-employment suitability checks for all staff and prospective staff.

c. The contractor shall implement disciplinary action against employees who disregard or violate standards, policies, or procedures.

d. Contractor personnel shall be clean, neat, and dressed according to the requirements of their position.

e. All contractor staff shall be trained to interact with Forest Service Personnel.

16. Employee Files

a. The contractor shall make all personnel files available to the COR upon request.

The contractor shall maintain personnel files, including background checks, for the duration of the employee’s tenure under the contract. Verification of training and experience will include credentials for all professional staff. This policy shall also apply to subcontractor personnel.

b. Personnel and training records shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

vi. Application for employment form and other pre-employment documents, e.g., reference checks and background investigation reports.

vii. Payroll information, e.g., dates of employment, copy of W-4, leave and attendance record, and payroll status changes.

viii. Medical information, e.g., record of pre-employment physical if required, insurance registration and claim forms, Workers Compensation information, and medical examination records related to job performance.

ix. Disciplinary records

c. Commendations

d. Correspondence related to employment.

x. Name, address, and telephone number of persons to be contacted in the event of an emergency involving the employee.

e. Training enrollment and attendance rosters

f. Individual employee education and training records

g. Employee requests for and certifications of training and education from outside sources

h. Requests for personnel information from sources other than an authorized contract representative or an official law enforcement investigation organization shall be

FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024 released in response to written requests only, and only after obtaining the employee’s written consent. Electronic and hardcopy files are to be made available upon request.

17. Supplemental Instructions

a. Although the performance of all work requirements is under the responsibility and management of the Contractor, the Government reserves the right to review and approve all work before their accomplishment.

b. The Contractor should ask for COR assistance with any issues related to moving vehicles in the parking lot.

c. The Contractor shall be licensed as required by law.

18. Conduct of Workers

a. The personnel employed the Contractor shall be capable employees qualified in this type of work.

i. As stated elsewhere, the Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to

Government property resulting from their operations.

ii. Damage to the building or equipment by the activities of his/her employees will fall into this category.

b. Contractor personnel will be professional and courteous to building occupants.

i. There is no smoking on this Forest Service property.

ii. If any building occupants ask the contractor to perform specific work, contractor will refer them to COR and let COR know about it.

19. HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE US GOVERNMENT:

New Year’s Day, January 1* Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday, third Monday in February Memorial Day, last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day, July 4* Labor Day, first Monday in September Columbus Day, second Monday in October Veteran’s Day, November 11* Thanksgiving Day, Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day, December 25*

*(First Monday after holiday if holiday falls on Sunday or Friday before if holiday falls on Saturday.)

4.0 Government Furnished

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1 The Government shall deliver to the Contractor the following listed materials, supplies, property, or services (hereinafter referred to as “Government-furnished property”) at the places and times specified below. The Contractor shall be liable for all loss or damage of such delivered Government-furnished property until completion and final acceptance of work required under this contract and shall replace all components in equal. If the Government fails to make timely delivery of such Government-furnished property suitable for its intended use, upon written request from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment of contract delivery or performance dates or contract price, or both, pursuant to the “Changes” clause of the general provisions of this contract.

a Government-furnished property shall consist of:

i Storage space in Government–owned buildings for storage of the supplies and equipment to be used in the performance of the work.

ii Electrical power at existing power outlets for the Contractor’s use to operate such equipment as is necessary in the performance of work.

iii All consumables: Toilet tissue, hand soap, paper towels, trash liners and dispensers for the toilet rooms, kitchens and laboratories.

iv Warm and cold water at existing faucets.

v Vacuums, mops, brooms, blowers, buckets, trash carts, brushes, wipes, and cleaning supplies (toilet bowl cleaner, floor cleaner, etc).

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Work to include, but not limited to:

3 DAYS PER WEEK

1 Restrooms a Clean and disinfect all sinks, faucets/hardware, mirrors.

i Clean and disinfect all countertops.

ii Clean and disinfect all water closets, urinals, fixtures.

iii Wipe down and disinfect stall partitions and restroom walls.

iv Mop and disinfect restroom floor.

v Service all paper towel, toilet paper, soap dispensers.

vi Clean and disinfect restroom door handles/plates.

vii Empty waste receptacles - replace liners as needed.

2 Private Offices a Empty waste receptacles - replace liners as needed, vacuum as needed.

3 Conf. Rooms/Library/Mailroom a Empty waste receptacles - replace liners as needed.

b Clean table & countertops.

FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024 c Process recycle bins.

d Vacuum/mop floor as necessary.

4 Laboratories b Clean areas as requested.

c Replenish hand soap and paper towels as needed.

5 Break Room/Kitchen/ b Process recycle bins.

c Clean and disinfect tables & countertops.

d Clean and disinfect sink and faucet.

6 Mop/Vacuum floor.

7 Drinking Fountain a Clean and disinfect drinking fountain

8 Lobby Area/Hallways a Vacuum/sweep area as needed.

9 All trash collected to be transferred to dumpster at end of each day.

ONCE A WEEK:

1 Laboratories a Mop floor

2 Lobby/Public Space/Stairwells a Clean and disinfect entrance door hardware/handles.

b Dust lobby surfaces, corners, spider webs.

c Clean any glass doors, panels - streak free.

d Sweep and pick up debris.

3 Hallways a Vacuum.

4 Private Offices a Vacuum floor/mop high traffic areas.

b Dust flat surfaces (windowsills, top of bookcases, etc.) except desks.

c Spot clean carpet as needed/requested.

5 Exterior a Empty waste receptacles and cigarette butt cans - replace liners as needed.

ONCE A MONTH:

1 Laboratory Floors a Mop and wax

BI-ANNUAL:

1 Completely clean “Bunkhouse” and “Joanie’s” This cleaning will be done in early April before students arrive, and again in September after grad students have vacated.

a Blinds i Dust all interior blinds.

b Windows

2 Clean all glass windows – streak free interior and exterior at all of the above listed locations.

6.0 Travel

NA

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

1 The personnel employed by the contractor shall be capable employees, qualified in custodial-type work. The building shall be fully staffed beginning the first day of work under the contract; and at any time not less than 75% of the staff shall be trained and experienced in custodial-type work. “Experienced personnel” are those who exhibit the capability of operating with a minimum of supervision. The remainder of the staff shall be fully trained and qualified within 30 calendar days after the initial starting date. Contractor shall designate an employee to be primary contact for COR and cleaning staff during scheduled shift.

8.0 Security Requirements

1 Security: contractor employees will sign for and receive a key card to open exterior doors.

a Sign in and sign out at reception desk required each day worked. No Forest Service representative will be on premises during work performance.

2 Sanitary Facilities:

a The Contractor may use the Government sanitary facilities during the time of service being provided. It is required that the Contractor use these facilities in a responsible manner.

3 Government Furnished Utilities:

a The Government will furnish electrical and water utilities for the Contractor’s use during contract period so long as the Contractor uses these efficiently and economically. The use of Government furnished telephone utility and fax machines shall be limited to local and credit card calls. Incoming calls will not be accepted on Government telephones.

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4 1.Damage to Contractor’s Property:

a The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage to the Contractor’s equipment or the Contractor’s employees’ personal belongings brought onto the Government premises during the performance of work and this contract.

b Contact COR on days of inclement weather to verify facility operation using 304-704- 2429 or 304-478-2000 (ext.133) by 6:00 PM.

5 Safety:

a The contractor shall comply with all OSHA standards for employee safety. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure its employees are properly trained and equipped for potential hazards.

9.0 Data Rights

NA

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

N/A

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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05.

(iv) This procurement is set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code is 561720 and the Small Business Size Standard is $22.M

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SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF SF-1449

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

INSERT VENDOR NAME HERE

NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION

NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial

Item No. Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

BASE YEAR FY 2024

1 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Daily) 12 Months $0.00 2 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Monthly) 12 Months $0.00 3 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Yearly) 2 Year $0.00

BASE YEAR TOTAL $0.00

OPTION YEAR 1 FY 2025

1001 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Daily) 12 Months $0.00 1002 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Monthly) 12 Months $0.00 1003 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Yearly) 2 Year $0.00

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL $0.00

OPTION YEAR 2 FY 2026

2001 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Daily) 12 Months $0.00 2002 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Monthly) 12 Months $0.00 2003 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Yearly) 2 Year $0.00

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL $0.00

OPTION YEAR 3 FY 2027

3001 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Daily) 12 Months $0.00 3002 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Monthly) 12 Months $0.00 3003 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Yearly) 2 Year $0.00

OPTION YEAR 3 TOTAL $0.00

OPTION YEAR 4 FY 2028

4001 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Daily) 12 Months $0.00 4002 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Monthly) 12 Months $0.00 4003 NRS Parsons, WV Janitorial (Yearly) 2 Year $0.00

OPTION YEAR 4 TOTAL $0.00

Total Contract $0.00 Vendor: Only insert price in the Unit Price column.

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Schedule Notes:

a) Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

b) One award will be made from this solicitation; contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Description of Requirement

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, transportation and supplies, to provide custodial/janitorial services within Government-owned facilities except as identified herein as Government-furnished, as services specified by this Statement of Work (SOW) and any attachments for the janitorial Services for NRS Parsons, WV.

Custodial/janitorial services at the Parsons WV NRS location, for a period of not to exceed one year with the option of four extensions on a yearly basis. A fiscal year starts on 31 May and ends on 30 May. The following specifications describe the requirements for janitorial services during this period. Frequency for each task will be listed with the description of the task

Location

USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station 459 Nursery Bottom Road

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Year 05/31/2025 To 05/30/2026 Option 1 05/31/2026 To 05/30/2027 Option 2 05/31/2027 To 05/30/2028 Option 3 05/31/2028 To 05/30/2029 Option 4 05/31/2029 To 05/30/2030

NOTE: These dates are subject to change.

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR

1984) AGAR 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (DEVIATION JUN 2024)

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024)

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

(1) FAR 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) FAR 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

(5) FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) FAR 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 https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/agar-class-deviation-contract-closeout-clause.pdf https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-19#FAR_52_203_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-23#FAR_52_204_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-10#FAR_52_209_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-40#FAR_52_232_40 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/3903 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3801 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-3#FAR_52_233_3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-4#FAR_52_233_4 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3

FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024 implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

☐ (1) FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

☒ (3) FAR 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.)

☒ (4) FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C.

4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

☒ (5) FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (6) [Reserved].

☐ (7) FAR 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-

117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (8) FAR 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery

Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒ (9) FAR 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section

102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

☐ (10) FAR 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal

Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts.

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

☒ (11)(i) FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II)

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of FAR 52.204-30.

☒ (12) FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C.

6101 note).

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

☐ (14) [Reserved].

☐ (15) FAR 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15

U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (16) FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business

Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (17) [Reserved] ☒ (18) (i) FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of FAR 52.219-6.

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