Solicitation.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

F369154-26-2000003

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78626Q50046

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

01/13/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Roberto Escobedo

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

02/04/2026

13:00 PT

CODE 36C786

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS-CENTRAL CO

5105 RUSSELL RD

QUANTICO, VA 22134

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 100.00 % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

X SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS: 561730

SIZE STANDARD: $9.5 Million

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

X

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED 0 Days: 0.00 %

0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 %

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

X RFQ IFB RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

NCA-PCDCODE15. DELIVER TO

Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery Birch Road Benicia, CA 94510

CODE 36C78616. ADMINISTERED BY

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS-CENTRAL CO

5105 RUSSELL RD

QUANTICO, VA 22134

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

Telephone No.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

NCA-VACOCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

TUNGSTEN

http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/ veterans-affairs/

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

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

CHECKED

19. ITEM NO. 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Service. The

Government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

(IDIQ) contract.

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

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA X ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

X 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS

SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT

TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _____________________________ OFFER

DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5)

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN,

IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) Brian Trahan

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012) BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Continuation Sheet 1 Administrative Information.pdf 1 Contract Guarantee Minimum.docx 1 DIGNITY CLAUSE.docx 1 Benicia GMC PWS Final -1 09 2026.docx 2 Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (Jun 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-13 (DEV) System for Award Management - Maintenance (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.212-4 (DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV

2023) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-22 (DEV) Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.222-3 (DEV) Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025) 52.222-35 (DEV) Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-36 (DEV) Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-37 (DEV) Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-40 (DEV) Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.222-41 (DEV) Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) 52.222-62 (DEV) Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) 52.223-23 (DEV) Sustainable Products (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 (DEV) Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.233-4 (DEV) Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.240-91 (DEV) Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.244-6 (DEV) Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2025)

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

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852.219-73 (DEV) VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022) (DEVIATION JAN 2023)

852.219-75 (DEV) VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE

OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022) (DEVIATION JAN

2023)

852.222-71 (DEV) COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899 (APR 2025) (DEVIATION

APR 2025)

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments 3 WD 2015 5655 Rev 25 12 03 2025.pdf 4 Solicitation Provisions

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.233-2 (DEV) Service of Protest (SEP 2006) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.240-90 (DEV) Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025) 52.212-1 (DEV) Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)

(DEVIATION AUG 2025)

52.212-2 (DEV) Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

(DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4 RFQ_Addendum_Submission Instructions_ Evaluation.docx

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

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SERVICES

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Description: TREE, SHRUB, PLANTING BED MAINTENANCE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 - 02/28/2030

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 3004

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Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3005 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: IRRIGATION SYSTEM SERVICES

Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 - 02/28/2030

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 3005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3006 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 - 02/28/2030

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 3006

Pricing Options: 0006

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3007 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: TRASH & DEBRIS REMOVAL

Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 - 02/28/2030

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 3007

Pricing Options: 0007

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3008 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: PAVEMENT SWEEPING & CLEANING

Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 - 02/28/2030

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 3008

Pricing Options: 0008

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3009 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: PORTABLE RESTROOM SERVICE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 - 02/28/2030

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 3009

Pricing Options: 0009

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3010 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: FLAG RAISING/LOWERING

Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 - 02/28/2030

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 3010

Pricing Options: 0010

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3011 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: STRUCTURE CLEANING & LIGHT MIANTENANCE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 - 02/28/2030

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 3011

Pricing Options: 0011

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3012 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 EA

Description: CEREMONIES ASSISTANCE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 - 02/28/2030

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 3012

Pricing Options: 0012

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4001 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: HEADSTONE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4002 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: TURF & GRASSES MAINTENANCE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4003 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: PEST CONTROL

Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4004 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: TREE, SHRUB, PLANTING BED MAINTENANCE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4005 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: IRRIGATION SYSTEM SERVICES

Period of Performance: 03/01/2023 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4006 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4006

Pricing Options: 0006

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4007 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: TRASH & DEBRIS REMOVAL

Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4007

Pricing Options: 0007

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4008 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: PAVEMENT SWEEPING & CLEANING

Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4008

Pricing Options: 0008

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4009 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: PORTABLE RESTROOM SERVICE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4009

Pricing Options: 0009

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4010 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: FLAG RAISING/LOWERING

Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4010

Pricing Options: 0010

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4011 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: STRUCTURE CLEANING & LIGHT MIANTENANCE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4011

Pricing Options: 0011

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4012 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 EA

Description: CEREMONIES ASSISTANCE

Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031

Reference Line: F369154-26-2000003 - 4012

Pricing Options: 0012

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ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE FOR OFFERORS

Vendor Questions:

All vendor questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted by email to the Contracting Specialist no later than 01/23/26 @ 1600 PST. Questions received after this deadline may not be addressed, and answers will be provided via amendment on SAM.gov.

Site Visit:

A site visit is scheduled for 01/20/26 @ 1000 PST. Vendors shall meet at the gate entrance and must arrive on time. Vendors are strongly encouraged to attend the site visit to ensure a full understanding of the requirements. No additional or repeat site visits will be scheduled.

Offerors are required to notify, via email, Contract Specialist Roberto Escobedo and the Aaron Shoupe (COR) of their plan to attend. Notification should include Company Name, Address, Names of Attendees, and Phone No. Attendance Notification should be received by the Contract Specialist and COR via e-mail Roberto.escobedo@va.gov and aaron.shoup@va.gov no later than 01/19/2026, at 3PM (PST)

Late Quotes:

Late quotes will not be accepted. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that their complete quote is submitted prior to the solicitation closing date and time.

SAM Registration:

Only quotes submitted by vendors that are actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission and award will be considered. Quotes from vendors that are not actively registered in SAM.gov will be rejected as non-responsive.

Amendments:

Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all solicitation amendments up to the closing date.

Failure to acknowledge or comply with amendments may result in the quote being deemed non-responsive.

Review of the Solicitation:

Vendors shall read the entire solicitation, including all sections, attachments, specifications, and amendments, prior to submitting a quote. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that all requirements are addressed in their submission.

Completeness of Submittal:

The Government will evaluate only the information submitted. The Government will not make assumptions about vendor capabilities, technical approaches, or past performance not clearly documented in the quote. Vendors must provide complete, accurate, and detailed responses to all solicitation requirements.

(End of Document)

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Contract Guarantee Minimum/Maximum Aggregate Value

The guaranteed minimum amount for the life of the contract is $5,977.00.

The maximum aggregate value of the contract, inclusive of the Five One-Year ordering periods, shall not exceed $700,000.00.

The Government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract more than the guaranteed minimum amount.

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DIGNITY CLAUSE

Respect for Headstones and Markers in National Cemeteries, Handling of Markers and Headstones

1. Every action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

a. Contractors cannot walk, stand, lean, sit or jump on headstones or markers. Nor can they drive over them.

b. No tools, equipment or other items will be placed or leaned on headstones or markers.

c. Use care not to scratch or damage markers in any manner.

d. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing damaged headstones and markers and for restoring turf damaged during performance of this work.

e. Additionally, should any activity result in the exposure and/or damage to any remains, container for remains (e.g., casket or urn), or outer burial container, the contractor must contact the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or Contracting Officer (CO) for guidance.

2. Any doubts as to proper procedures shall be brought to the attention of the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or CO for guidance or resolution.

3. The contractor is required to discuss the guidance with employees and/or subcontractors and have each employee sign a statement of compliance and deliver the signed statement to the

COR before work may begin.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Grounds Maintenance – Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

2. DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS, SERVICES & REQUIREMENTS

5. SPECIFIC CONTRACTOR TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

5.1 BASIC SERVICES

5.2 HEADSTONE SERVICES

5.2 TURF & GRASSES MAINTENANCE

5.3 TREE, SHRUB & PLANTING BED MAINTENANCE

5.4 IRRIGATION SYSTEM SERVICES

5.5 DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

5.6 TRASH & DEBRIS REMOVAL

5.7 PAVEMENT SWEEPING & CLEANING

5.8 PORTABLE LATRINE SERVICE

5.9 FLAG RAISING/LOWERING

5.10 STRUCTURE CLEANING & LIGHT MAINTENANCE

5.11 CEREMONIES ASSISTANCE

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

7. ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

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Grounds Maintenance – Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE: This requirement is a non-personal services contract in which the contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, equipment, and maintenance necessary to ensure that grounds maintenance and improvement services are performed at for Benicia Arsenal

Post Cemetery located in Benicia, California hereby known as “the Cemetery”. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.2 BACKGROUND: The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, honors

Veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our nation. There are approximately 155 National Cemeteries in 41 states that receive visitors, hold ceremonies and conduct committal services on an ongoing basis. Because of the special significance and attention our National Cemeteries receive from the public, strict adherence to specifications is essential.

Nestled in beautiful Solano County California lies the historic Benicia Army Cemetery. The Benicia Army

Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in the Pacific States. It was the post cemetery for the Benicia Barracks, which from 1849 to 1857 served as the Headquarters for the U.S. Army's Pacific Division. The cemetery contains 212 interments dating from 1849 to 1958. These interments include U.S. military personnel, civilians, unknowns, foreign personnel (German and Italian POW's) and three military service dogs. The cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Benicia Arsenal-Benicia Barracks

Historic District.

1.3 OBJECTIVE: The basic service objective is to maintain the cemeteries’ esteemed grounds with care resulting in aesthetically pleasing landscape, care for burial sections, and memorial sites to honor those who have served our nation.

1.4 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision of its employees to perform the service requirements under this contract for Benicia. Service requirements include:

Headstone Services

Turf and Grasses Maintenance

Tree, Shrub, Planting, and Bed Maintenance

Irrigation System Services

Drainage System Maintenance

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Trash & Debris Removal

Pavement Sweeping and Cleaning

Portable Latrine Services

Flag Raising/Lowering

Structure Cleaning and Light Maintenance

Ceremonies Assistance

1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The contract shall be a twelve (12) month base year plus four (4) twelve-month option years if exercised.

1.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery

Cemetery Address –

Birch Road

Benicia, California 94510

1.7 TYPE OF CONTRACT: The Government will award a hybrid fixed price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite

Quantity (IDIQ) contract consisting of services subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) and construction efforts subject to the Davis Bacon Act (DBA). Multiple task and/or delivery orders incorporating this PWS will be issued based on the Governments requirements, each incorporating SCA or DBA components as applicable to their terms and conditions.

1.8 GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.8.1 QUALITY CONTROL: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. At a minimum, the

Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the Performance

Requirements identified in Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). After acceptance of the quality control plan, the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system. The Quality Control Plan (QCP) shall be submitted with the proposal in draft form. A formal QCP shall be delivered within 30 days after contract award and within five (5) working days following each update. The QCP and any proposed update is subject to approval by the Contracting Officer prior to implementation. The formal QCP and all updates shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and COR electronically.

1.8.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Government will monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract using the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). All work performed under this contract will be subject to inspection at all times by the Government.

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1.8.3 PROGRESS MEETINGS: The Contracting Officer may require the Site Manager to meet with the

Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and other Government personnel as deemed necessary. Written minutes of such meetings may be recorded by the

Government and signed by the Site Manager and the Contracting Officer or COR and distributed within five (5) workdays after the meeting. The Contractor may request a meeting with the Contracting Officer or COR when the Contractor believes such a meeting is necessary.

Written minutes of such meetings may be recorded by the Contractor and signed by the Site

Manager and the Contracting Officer or COR and distributed within five (5) workdays after the meeting. In either case, if the Contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, recorded by the Government or the Contractor, such non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer within two (2) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

1.8.4 NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION: The Contractor shall perform work during the hours of 8:00

AM – 4:30 PM (local time) Monday through Friday at the Cemetery. Funerals and ceremonies occur regardless of weather conditions. The Contractor is responsible for access to all work areas during these hours. The Cemetery is open to the public daily Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from sun up to sun down and Memorial Day from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The

Government facility may be closed to the public, at times, due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, other Federal Holidays as described in section 1.8.5 or as directed by the COR or similar Cemetery directed facility closings, as authorized.

1.8.5 RECOGNIZED FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: Work is normally not conducted on Federal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the COR. The following is a list of the Federal holidays:

January New Year’s Day

January Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

February Washington’s Birthday

May Memorial Day

June Juneteenth

July Independence Day

September Labor Day

October Columbus Day

November Veterans Day

November Thanksgiving Day

December Christmas

When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a Federal Holiday.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as a Federal Holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the

President of the United States of America as a Federal Holiday.

1.8.6 OTHER THAN NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION: At the Contractor’s request, and with the written permission of the COR, work may also be permitted to be scheduled for weekends and Holidays. The Government must not compensate the Contractor for any alternate work schedules needed for the Contractor to complete all contract work within the specified

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The Contractor shall provide personnel support outside their expected normal hours of operation (4:31 PM – 7:59 AM) as needed, typically including holidays, special events or ceremonies, and during certain weather events, to support the Cemetery mission as authorized by the COR. The Site Manager or the Alternate Site Manager shall be available after normal duty hours or on working holidays to serve as the central point of contact for

Contractor operations.

1.8.7 INTERFERENCE WITH GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: Performance of work by the Contractor personnel under the terms of this contract shall not interfere with regularly scheduled

Government operational activities.

1.8.8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Contractor personnel or any representative of the Contractor entering the Cemetery shall abide by all security rules and regulations. The Contractor shall maintain a current list of all individuals working onsite. The Contractor shall maintain a list of all vehicles onsite, whether company-owned or employee-owned private vehicles.

1.8.9 PHYSICAL SECURITY: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for

Contractor use. At the close of each work period. Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.8.10 CEMETERY ACCESS: The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel authorized to perform the work under this contract obtain cemetery access. Within ten (10) workdays after contract award, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer and

COR the names of ALL personnel working under this contract. Changes to the Contractor personnel list shall be submitted within 24 hours of the change taking place. All Contractor employees shall have on them, at all times, positive, photographic identification.

1.8.11 KEY/LOCK CONTROL AND REPORTING: The Contractor shall be responsible for keys/locks provided by the Government. Keys/locks shall not be duplicated by Contractor personnel, nor used by unauthorized Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to ensure that keys/locks issued to the Contractor by the Government are safeguarded. The Contractor developed procedures covering key/lock control shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys/locks by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

The Contractor shall report any occurrence of duplicated, misplaced, or lost keys/locks to the

Contracting Officer and COR within 24 hours after discovery of occurrence and submit a written report to the Contracting Officer by close of business the next workday. The written report shall provide complete details relating to duplication, misplacement, or loss.

In the event a key is duplicated, misplaced, or lost, all locks and keys for that system will be replaced at the discretion of the Government. The Contractor shall reimburse the

Government for replacement of locks or rekeying required as a result of keys being duplicated, misplaced, or lost by Contractor or Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall also

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The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/codes by any persons other than the Contractor’s employee, The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by

Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.8.12 CONSERVATION OF UTILITIES: The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves.

1.8.13 PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall provide a work force possessing the skills, knowledge, and training satisfactorily perform the services required by this contract. Personnel performing work under this work statement shall remain employees of the Contractor and will not be considered employee of the Government.

1.8.14 PESTICIDE AND/OR HERBICIDE APPLICATION: In addition to providing certification/license information, Report applications to the Solano County Agriculture Commissioners Office when required. All Contractor personnel shall be trained on environmental issues such as ground water contamination, wetland protection, and be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances, Right-to-Know laws, EPA guidelines, and regulations.

1.8.15 LAND SURVEY WORK: Only licensed land surveyors are permitted to reset grid or sectional monuments disturbed during raise & realignment of headstones.

1.8.16 CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government, either military or civilian, if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the policies contained in the Joint Ethics Regulation.

1.8.17 CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL: The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site, any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be under the influence or alcohol drugs, or other incapacitating agents.

Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement of providing sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this contract.

1.8.18 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all employees possess required state motor vehicle licenses for operating equipment and vehicles used in the execution of this contract. Anyone applying pesticides must be trained and certified in the appropriate pesticide applicator categories by the state of California. A pesticide technician is not a valid substitute for a state certified applicator. Use of any chemicals shall meet

Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) Guidelines and State of California Law for licensed applicator requirements and shall not be used without prior review through a pre-application submittal and consent of the COR.

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1.8.19 SITE MANAGER: The On-site manager must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a direct supervisor of commercial Landscape Maintenance/Installation operations and be accredited by the Landscape Contractors Association, or equivalent accreditation program, (e.g., PLANET). The Site Manager must speak and write fluent English. Provide licenses/certificates regarding capabilities at time of contract award and annually when an

Option Year is exercised. The Contractor must provide the on-site manager with mobile phone. The on-site manager must immediately communicate to the COR, by cell phone when an alternate on-site manager has been placed in charge. The Contractor shall provide a Site Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The Site Manager must have the skillset necessary for performing job requirements. The name of this person and an alternate who shall have full authority to act for the Contractor when the Site

Manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The alternate

Site Manager shall have similar qualifications as the Site Manager, and the alternate can be a key personnel position other than the Site Manager. The Site Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract, and either the…