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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

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

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: REFERENCE 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

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

WVA Pest & Vegetation Control ServicesInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : S208

Project: WVA Pest & Vegetation Control Services

A. NOTICE OF WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

(a) IMPORTANT DELIVERY/QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:

(1) ALL OFFERORS MUST CAREFULLY REVIEW THE DELIVERY REQUIREMENT IN THE REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR SOLICITATION. WHEN SUBMITTING AN OFFER/BID, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CAN MEET

THE DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

(2) ON TIME DELIVERY IS VERY CRITICAL. THEREFORE, YOU MUST ADHERE TO THE DELIVERY

REQUIREMENTS INDICATED IN ANY RESULTANT AWARD. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE

CONTRACTUAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE, MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF THE ORDER OR REQUIRE

CONSIDERATION IF THE GOVERNMENT ELECTS TO EXTEND DELIVERY. (NOTE: Non-availability of raw materials, subcontractor issues, scheduling conflicts, should be considered at the time you are submitting your offer /bid. They are not acceptable excuses for failing to meet the delivery after award).

(3) PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT CONFORM TO THE CONTRACT ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS

MEETING THE REQUIRED DELIVERY. DELIVERY OF NONCONFORMING PRODUCTS RESULTS IN

DELIVERY DELAYS AND INCREASED COSTS TO THE ARSENAL.

(4) PAST PERFORMANCE FOR QUALITY AND DELIVERY MAY BE A MAJOR CONSIDERATION IN MAKING

DETERMINATIONS FOR FUTURE CONTRACT AWARDS.

NOTICE: Throughout this document we may use the terms "we" and "you", the term "we" means the government of the United States of America, and the term "you" means the contractor.

(b) WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS:

"Watervliet Arsenal Information for Contractors" document is incorporated by reference in all solicitations and contracts. The full text version of the instructions is available at Internet address: http://www.wva.army.mil /Documents/Contracting/WAIC.pdf Upon request, the contracting officer will make its full text available."

POC - CONTRACT SPECIALIST/BUYER: Michael Gross

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 571.588.9116

E-MAIL ADDRESS: michael.e.gross28.civ@army.mil

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Please provide the following information for your company.

VENDOR NAME:

VENDOR POC:

POC PHONE:

E-MAIL ADDRESS (see note below):

UNIQUE ENITITY ID:

CAGE CODE (if known):

TAX ID NUMBER:

NOTE: Your e-mail address is required so that in the event you receive the resultant award, we can e-mail it to you. If we experience difficulties with e-mail, it will be data faxed.

(c) POSTERS:

(1) Contracts for Material, Supplies, Articles and Equipment Exceeding $15,000/Service Contract Labor Standards.

Orders subject to these Acts require contractors to post WH Publication 1313, "Employee Rights on Government Contracts".

(2) Construction Orders. Orders for construction require contractors to post WH Publication 1321, "Employee Rights under the Davis Bacon" and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance poster on "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law."

(3) These posters can be accessed electronically at http://www.dol.gov .

(4) Hard copies of the posters will be made available upon request to the contracting officer.

(d) PAYMENTS:

Any vendor that receives an award (except those paid by credit card or accommodation check) can view invoice payments made by DFAS at https://piee.eb.mil/ using the "my invoice" system. You will be required to register in order to view payments. Payment information is maintained for 120 days from invoice payment. Vendors can find out when invoices have been paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), etc. This website can save valuable time and frustration over billing questions and it is a free service.

(e) RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

The contractor shall not release or authorize release of DoD specifications; acceptance test results; information involving critical military technology; or any other information in which the DoD maintains proprietary rights, or is otherwise confidential or classified. This restriction includes any endorsement by the Department of Army of a contractor. Release of information under the circumstances referenced above requires the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer responsible for this contract. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with, and comply with the requirements of Chapter 5, page 22, paragraph 5-48, of AR 360-1 may be found at http://www.

usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/r360_1.pdf

AS6311 - Electronic Contracting

(a) All Army Contracting Command Watervliet Arsenal solicitations will be publicized on the System for Award Management website (https://www. SAM.gov). When available electronically, Technical Data Packages (TDPs) will be provided to the contractor either as separate attachments that will be made available within SAM.gov or as links within the PIEE Solicitation Module.

(b) This solicitation requires any proposal, modification or revision/amendment to be submitted electronically to the specified contracting POC.

(c) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block location on the cover page of the solicitation closing date /time. The solicitation closing date/time is based on the local time of the location of the Issued By office. Offerors are responsible for submitting any proposal, modification or revision/amendment, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the date/time specified.

(d) It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure any proposal, modification, or revision/amendment is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation. If any proposal, modification, or revision /amendment was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, it will be determined late and will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1 or FAR 52.212-1 (whichever is applicable to this solicitation). Proposal, modification, or revision /amendment is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required in the solicitation and included in the electronic submission.

Note: Any proposal, modification, or revision/amendment size and content may impact the time it takes for submission. Therefore, offerors are strongly cautioned that adequate time should be allowed when submitting any proposal, modification, or revision/amendment.

(e) Solicitations may remain posted on www.SAM.gov after the solicitation closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the solicitation, offerors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(f) Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 USC (S) 552) request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this solicitation, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released. In addition, in accordance with Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987), please be advised it is the Government's intention to also release the unit price(s) in response to any request under FOIA. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit, or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract. Unit price does NOT refer to, nor does it include Cost or Pricing data or information. If an offeror objects to the release of the unit price(s) in the contract or contract modifications in the event of a FOIA request, the offeror must notify the Contracting Officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this solicitation and include the rationale for the objection, consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made in accordance with FOIA based on the rationale provided.

(g) Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified on the cover page of this solicitation. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the APEX (formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)) website at http://www.miapex.org/ to locate a regional center.

AS7316 - ALL OR NONE

Offers in response to this solicitation must be submitted for the total quantity of the items identified in the solicitation.

(1) ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

(2) OFFERS SUBMITTED FOR LESS THAN THE TOTAL QUANTITIES OF ALL THE ITEMS IN THIS

SOLICITATION WILL BE DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE.

AS7526 - NOTICE OF ELEVATED THREAT LEVEL FORCE PROTECTION CONDITION (FPCON)

The contractor is hereby notified that there is a potential impact on contractor performance during increased FPCON due to increased threat. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, services may be discontinued / postponed due to the higher threat. Services will resume when FPCON level is reduced to level Bravo or lower.

AS7527 - NOTICE OF RANDOM ANTITERRORISM MEASURES PROGRAM (RAMP)

In accordance with AR 525-13, Contractor personnel working on an Army installation, arsenal, base or other DoD facility (owned or leased by DoD/Department of the Army), are subject to participation in the installation RAMP (e.

g. vehicle searches, wearing of ID badges, etc.)

C. REQUEST FOR QUOTE RESPONSES

ALL RESPONSES MUST BE ELECTRONIC. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR QUOTE RESPONSES USING THE

FOLLOWING METHODS:

(a) Email to: Contract Specialist: michael.e.gross28.civ@army.mil

(b) Request for Quotes must be filled out completely and sent in its entirety to be considered responsive.

C. Submission of Recordable Injuries and Illness Cases (Dec 2012)

Watervliet Arsenal is pursuing OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recognition. The VPP impacts all contractors whose employees cumulatively work more than 1000 hours per quarter within a calendar year at Watervliet Arsenal (herein referred to as "applicable contractors"). It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers are in full compliance with OSHA requirements and have a general understanding of VPP. Detailed information on VPP is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html.

All contractors, whether regularly involved in routine site operations or engaged in temporary projects such as construction or repair, must follow the safety and health rules of Watervliet Arsenal. Applicable contractors are required to annually submit to Watervliet Arsenal, ATTN: TAWV-XOS/ Safety Office, Bldg. 10, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet, NY 12189-4050 or email: usarmy.watervliet.tacom.list.watesafety@army.mil the following documents (covering the previous calendar year quarters) by 15 January:

- Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR)

- the number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees that a site has experienced in a given time frame.

- Days Away, Restricted, and/or Transfer Case Incident Rate (DART)

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-Number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, and/or job transfer that a site has experienced in a given time frame.

- OSHA Form 300A

Applicable contractors may submit the above immediately following the completion of a quarter, if desired.

CS7520 - ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

a. The contractor and all associated subcontractors' employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor must provide all information required to complete the required background check(s) to meet installation access requirements requested by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9 "Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel") as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

b. For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1/T1 (formerly referred to as a National Agency Check with Inquiries/NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05, The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more. An initial CAC may be issued on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled T1 by the Centralized Suitability Service Center (CSSC).

c. For contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards, and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation /facility access and local security policies and procedures elsewhere in Section C titled as paragraph - Access to the Detroit Arsenal; Identifying Contractor Employees; Non-disclosure Statement; for OCONUS locations, refer to the Status of Forces Agreement and other theater regulations.

H.- SERVICES/CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

(a) SCHEDULE UNIT OF MEASURE NOTE: When "LOT" is stated as a unit of measure it is the equivalent to

"JOB".

(b) WORK PERFORMED ON-SITE AT WATERVLIET ARSENAL:

The contractor agrees that each employee working at Watervliet Arsenal will sign the "Contractor Personnel Agreement on Non-Disclosure of Watervliet Arsenal Technology below.

Signatures must be received by the Contract Administrator before work may begin and any resultant delay won't be considered an excusable delay to contract performance as defined in the contract clause "Default". Additional copies of this Non-Disclosure Statement can be found on the Internet at http://www.wva.army.mil /Documents/Contracting/nondis.pdf.

(c) CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AGREEMENT ON NON-DISCLOSURE OF WATERVLIET ARSENAL

TECHNOLOGY

(1) The Undersigned, as an employee of (Name of Firm) agrees to the following terms and conditions.

(2) Any knowledge gained, as a result of my being permitted on Watervliet Arsenal's premises, concerning cannon production technology (as defined below) or other technology on any defense item being manufactured or developed at Watervliet Arsenal, will not be released outside of (Name of firm) and/or the United States of America (this prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the company's domestic and foreign subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.), nor will such technology be used to manufacture or assist another in the manufacture of cannon (as described below) or other defense items being manufactured or developed at Watervliet Arsenal, without the written prior approval of Watervliet Arsenal.

(3) Definitions:

(a) CANNON: is defined as any and all components/parts of a complete assembly consisting of a tube, breech mechanism, tube attachments, muzzle appendages, firing mechanisms, and all integral components. It may also be a component of a weapons system of 40mm Bore or over such as tank guns, towed and self propelled howitzers, naval guns, mortars and recoilless guns.

(b) CANNON PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: is defined as the technical data package and manufacturing technology.

(1) TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE: cannon engineering drawings, specifications and standards.

(2) MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY: technical knowledge, documentation, assistance and equipment and machines used and/or useful in the manufacturing of cannon.

(c) TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: the know how collected, trade secrets, production experience and special skills necessary for the production of cannon and the technical information and inventions necessary for the manufacture of cannon and relating to the manufacture of cannon.

(d) TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION: manufacturing technical data comprised of drawings, specifications, schemes, composition, descriptions, methods of calculations, instructions and other information necessary for the manufacture of cannon.

(e) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: all assistance required to make practical and economical use of the technology required to manufacture cannon, such as delivery of documentation, training of personnel, instructions, consultations and acquainting of specialists with the most economical method of using this technology in the manufacture of cannon.

(f) EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES: production machines, machine accessories, apparatuses, spare parts and tooling used for cannon manufacture.

TYPED OR PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE DATE

(e) JOB SITE AVAILABILITY:

The work site will be available for performance during normal business hours:

Monday through Thursday Business Hours: 7:00 a.m. EST to 3:00 p.m. EST

Friday Business Hours: Every other Friday from 7:00a.m. EST to 2:00 p.m. EST

Fridays will be staggered with every other Friday being a closed business day. The first Friday of 2026 to be closed is January 09, 2026.

Based on the above, service contractors should call contract/purchase order administrator in advance if service is scheduled for a Friday to determine if the Arsenal will be open for business. When a federal holiday is normally observed on Friday, the Arsenal may be closed on the preceding Thursday. In this case, contact the contract /purchase order administrator in advance if scheduling service to determine if the Arsenal will be open for business. Work at other than the above hours won't be allowed unless the contractor makes an application at least 48 hours in advance and gets written contracting officer approval. No guarantee is made that the job site will be made available other than as stated above.

(f) CONTROL OF FOREIGN VISITORS TO WATERVLIET ARSENAL:

Offerors are advised that any employee or representative of their company who is not a U.S. citizen, (or is representing a foreign company) and is a U.S. citizen), planning on visiting the Watervliet Arsenal for the purpose of attending: bid conferences, bid openings, site visits, engineering services, or any other visit related to this solicitation will be escorted at all times by an arsenal representative while on the installation grounds. Therefore, offerors must notify the Contracting Officer in advance (a minimum of two [2] weeks) of any proposed visit by a non- U.S. citizen or U.S. citizen representing a foreign firm, to assure proper clearance for entry into the arsenal. Failure to comply, or disclose a foreign national visitor, may subject the Contractor to the penalties set forth in 18 U.S.C.A.

Section 1001, Chapter 14.

Due to manpower constraints, Watervliet Arsenal is often unable to provide escort services during contract performance. Therefore, if the resulting contract requires performance on Watervliet Arsenal property, employees, individuals or subcontractors representing the successful offeror who are not U.S. citizens may not, depending on staffing levels and the availability of escorts, be allowed access to the Arsenal for purpose of contract performance.

Be further advised that the inability of the Arsenal to provide escorts resulting in denial of access to Watervliet Arsenal of the aforementioned personnel will not be considered an excusable delay to contract performance as defined in the contract clause "Default" contained in the contract. Therefore, offerors should consider the above contingencies during offer preparation.

(h) CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION:

Contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence, and when working in situations where their actions could be construed as official government acts.

LS7015 - HQ-AMC LEVEL PROTEST PROCEDURES

Complete AMC Protest Procedures can be found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/

An agency protest may be filed with either the contracting officer or to HQAMC but not both following the procedures listed on the website above.

MS7060 EVALUATION OF INCOMPLETE OPTION PRICING

(a) Per FAR 17.203(d), offerors may price the option CLIN in this solicitation incrementally, by entering different option unit prices that will apply to different sub quantities or quantity ranges (in the event that the Government elects to exercise less than 100% of the option). Notwithstanding this fact, the provision entitled EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5, located elsewhere in this Section M) indicates that the Government's evaluation for contract award will include each offeror's price for 100% of the option quantity.

(b) In light of the above, if an offeror specifies unit prices that apply to one or more option quantity ranges but does not specify a unit price for 100% of the option, we will evaluate that offer for award as follows. The option price for such offer shall be deemed to be the higher of the unit price that applies to the basic (non-option) quantity, or the highest unit price that is identified against any range or sub quantity of the option CLIN.

MS7311 - CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD

(a)The Government will award a contract to the offeror that:

(1) submits the lowest evaluated offer if award is based on price only, or the offer that provides the best value to the Government if factors in addition to price are identified elsewhere in this solicitation,

(2) submits a bid or proposal that meets all the material requirements (including technical requirements of the specification, if applicable) of this solicitation, and

(3) meets all the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104.

(b) To make sure that an offeror meets the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104 the Government may:

(1) arrange a visit to the offeror's plant and perform a preaward survey;

(2) ask the offeror to provide financial, technical, production, or managerial background information.

(c) If the offeror does not provide the Government with the data requested within 7 days from the date the requested is received, or if the offeror refuses to have an onsite visit to the offeror's facility, the Government may determine the offeror to be non-responsible.

(d) If the Government visits the offeror's facility, please make sure that current certified financial statements and other data relevant to the bid or proposal available for Government personnel to review.

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Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 Post-wide Pest Control The contractor shall provide all management, licenses, tools, supplies, chemicals, equipment, transportation, and labor to develop and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), to include pigeon control/elimination program. See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for all detailed information. Billing monthly in arrears.

Billing monthly: $__________ Service Contract Labor Standards 15-4143, Latest Revision, applies and is incorporated.

Technical POC: Marc Kouffman CLIN only - Requisition Document Number

(MILSTRIP, DLMS, FEDSTRIP):

W16H1F607600GW

Product Service Code: S207 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

0002 Post-Wide Weed Control Post-Wide Weed and Vegetation Control Application per Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C below. Service Contract Labor Standards 15-4143, Latest Revision, applies and is incorporated. Price per each Optional Non-Selective Touch Applications (not to exceed 4 each) $__________. Any applications not used will be removed at end of period of performance. Technical POC: Marc Kouffman

1 Lot

CLIN only - Requisition Document Number

(MILSTRIP, DLMS, FEDSTRIP):

W16H1F607600H5 Product Service Code: S208 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Option Line Item

Post-wide Pest Control The contractor shall provide all management, licenses, tools, supplies, chemicals, equipment, transportation, and labor to develop and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), to include pigeon control/elimination program. See Performance Work Statement (PWS) below for all detailed information. Billing monthly in arrears.

Billing monthly: $__________ Service Contract Labor Standards 15-4143, Latest Revision, applies and is incorporated.

Technical POC: Marc Kouffman Product Service Code: S207 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Post-Wide Weed Control Post-Wide Weed and Vegetation Control Application per Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C below. Service Contract Labor Standards 15-4143, Latest Revision, applies and is incorporated. Price per each Optional Non Selective Touch Applications (not to exceed 4 each) $__________. Any applications not used will be removed at end of period of performance. Technical POC: Marc Kouffman Product Service Code: S208 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Option Line

Post-wide Pest Control The contractor shall provide all management, licenses, 1 Lot

Item tools, supplies, chemicals, equipment, transportation, and labor to develop and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), to include pigeon control/elimination program. See Performance Work Statement (PWS) below for all detailed information. Billing monthly in arrears.

Billing monthly: $__________ Service Contract Labor Standards 15-4143, Latest Revision, applies and is incorporated.

Technical POC: Marc Kouffman Product Service Code: S207 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Option Line Item

Post-Wide Weed Control Post-Wide Weed and Vegetation Control Application per Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C below. Service Contract Labor Standards 15-4143, Latest Revision, applies and is incorporated. Price per each Optional Non-Selective Touch Applications (not to exceed 4 each) $__________. Any applications not used will be removed at end of period of performance. Technical POC: Marc Kouffman Product Service Code: S208 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

PEST CONTROL SERVICES

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

1.1 The Contractor shall provide all management, licenses, tools, supplies, chemicals, equipment, transportation and labor to develop and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control at the Watervliet Arsenal. The implementation of the IPM shall be done in a manner that ensures the health and general well-being of all personnel and visitors. Such a plan must also include structural and procedural variations that reduce the food, water, harborage, and access used by pests. The IPM shall be accomplished to meet the guidelines as shown in the National Pest Control Association's (NPCA) Good Practice Statements. The Contractor shall reduce the use of pesticides in accordance with the Army Pollution Prevention Program.

1.2 The IPM shall also offer surveillance, trapping, pesticide application, pest removal components, and applicable reporting along with detailed site-specific recommendations for structural and technical alterations, for pest control indoor and outdoor, within the property boundaries of the buildings. All infestations will be addressed until complete elimination of pests.

2. BACKGROUND: The treatment of pests on the installation has been contracted out for numerous years. The contract has historically included treatment of indoor and outdoor insects and nuisance pests such as termites, mosquitoes, cockroaches, ants, centipedes, millipedes, spiders, mice, birds (pigeons in buildings), and other vertebrate pests. Abatement of these insects and vermin should be specifically addressed under this contract; they may be found in any building or on any grounds at the Watervliet Arsenal. Domestic animals are excluded from this work.

3. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The Contractor shall utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to achieve long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression using a wide variety of technological and management practices for the facility within the scope described herein. Create a process that initializes a program that determines the best method of application (chemical and non-chemical) after a thorough inspection, monitoring, and reviewing the data collected regarding the pest, to put in place control measures for environmentally safe treatment. Pest control services shall be performed in accordance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

4. BASIC SERVICES

4.1 PEST CONTROL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM:

4.1.1 The Contractor shall inspect and apply chemicals as required to prevent infestation of all Watervliet Arsenal Food Handling Establishments (to include cafeterias, snack bars, breakrooms, etc.), monthly. Areas to be treated include Buildings 10 (RM 130), 20 (RM 103), 25-3 (RM 338), 35 (RM 124/125), 40-4 (RM 104/106), 44 (RM 216), 125 (B-101), 135 (RM 101), the Officers Club - Building 41, and the Post Restaurant - Building 21.

Inspections shall occur on the first Wednesday of every month. Should Wednesday be a Federal Holiday, the Contractor should be on-site the day before or after the Federal Holiday. Treatment shall be performed only when the food establishments are unoccupied.

If treatment is required while the facility is occupied the contractor shall coordinate with the COR prior to any work being performed.

4.1.2 The Contractor shall control infestation of insects and rodents in accordance with the Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP).

4.1.3 The Contractor shall conduct inside treatment of childcare development centers only when children are not present in the facilities. Childcare center spraying shall comply with AR 608-10, Child Development Services.

4.1.4 Upon receipt of a valid service order the Contractor shall at a minimum, weekly set and check traps or use other approved methods in food storage areas to protect stored products. The Contractor shall not use poison for pest control in food preparation areas or floor space in common areas such as hallways. Traps located outdoors shall be placed in bait stations to protect non-target animals. Bait stations shall be secured against removal.

4.1.5 When the Contractor receives a valid service order for all food handling facilities the Contractor shall inspect for flies. Building inspections shall include all lunchrooms, break rooms, food handling areas, kitchenette areas, and any other area designated by the COR.

The Contractor shall provide pest control based on inspection results.

4.2 SERVICE CALL WORK: The Contractor shall provide pest control services on a service call basis in buildings and areas of buildings around the exterior of buildings, and in adjacent exterior areas for the control of arthropods, rodents, vertebrates, and other crawling and flying pests. The COR, KO or an alternate designated Government representative will advise the Contractor by phone of all service call requests received and the classification of each call as either EMERGENCY or ROUTINE based on the definitions provided below. A description of the pest problem, date and time received, location, classification, and other appropriate information will be placed on a Service Call Work Form. Service calls may be for pest control services and nuisance pest removal (live or dead) in all buildings on campus on an as needed basis.

Standard industry IPM practices shall be used to treat the area(s) specified in the work authorization.

4.3 EMERGENCY SERVICE CALLS: Emergency service calls will consist of a sudden large increase in a previously controlled pest population, a sudden infestation of pests that poses a significant threat to occupant health and safety or potential to cause serious property damage, or a sudden infestation of pests that causes an area of the site/building to be unstable. The Contractor shall respond immediately and must be onsite to provide an initial inspection and treatment within two (2) hours after receiving an emergency notification from the Government.

*ALL Emergency services within scope of the final contract shall have prior approval by the COR. Any services performed that were not previously approved by the COR may result in NO Payment by the Government to the Contractor.

4.4 ROUTINE SERVICE CALLS: All non-emergency service calls will be classified as routine.

The Contractor shall complete the initial inspection and treatment for each routine service call within 48 hours (two working days) after receipt.

4.5 RETURN SERVICE CALLS: The Contractor shall perform corrective action within 48 hours (except Sundays and holidays) after receiving notice from the COR or Contracting Officer that inspection has revealed control limits have been exceeded or the previous service visit did not alleviate the problem. The Contractor shall provide additional visits at no additional cost to the Government; there is no limit to the number of callbacks.

During the performance period of this contract, the Contractor or his/her designee/alternate must be accessible/reachable by the Government if an emergent condition needs to be addressed at the facility.

4.6 CONTINGENCY PLAN: The Contractor shall have a contingency/back-up plan in the event;

the Contractor is unable to perform services or have services performed as required. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR or designee and provide a justification for non-performance and institute the contingency and/or back-up plan as quickly as possible

5. PERFORMANCE:

PWS REFERENCE PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

Para 4.1 Preventative Maintenance Program

- Inspect Food Handling Areas Monthly

- Preventative Measures Taken for Any Infestation

No More Than Two (2) Valid Customer Complaints and Two (2) Valid Callbacks per Month

Para 4.3 Emergency Calls - Respond Within Two (2) Hours

No More Than Two (2) Valid Customer Complaints and Two (2) Valid Callbacks per Month

Para 4.4 Routine Calls - Respond Within Forty-eight

(48) Hours

No More Than Two (2) Valid Customer Complaints and Two (2) Valid Callbacks per Month

Para 11.1.1 License/Certification - Possess the Necessary Capabilities, Qualifications, and Experience

100% Inspections & Compliance

Para 13.4.2-13.4.5, 13.5.10-

13.5.20 Quality Control

- Use of Approved Pesticides Only

- Pesticides are EPA Registered and Comply with NYS & Army Regs.

100% Inspections & Compliance

Para 13.1.1, 13.1.2, 13.2.1, 13.2.2,

13.3.2 Safety

- Personal Protective Equipment - Applicator Must Wear Safety Gear and be Aware of Surroundings to Understand Safety of Others

- Safety Incidents/Accidents Reported Properly

100% Inspections & Compliance

Para 13.4.1-13.4.9, 13.6 Environmental

- Maintain a Clean Environment and Sustain a Spill Free Condition from Hazardous or Flammable Materials

No More Than 2 Valid Defects per Month

- SDS Must be Maintained in a Binder for Quick Access and Provided to the COR

Para 13.10.1-13.10.5, 13.7.1, 13.7.2, 13.9, 13.11 Security

- Comply With the Security Standards Set Forth with the Base at All Times; Includes a Missing or Lost Badge/ID Card.

100% Inspections & Compliance

6. 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 how he/she assures himself/herself that his /her work complies with the requirement of the contract.

The Quality Control Plan (QCP) is to be provided within 30 days after contract award or 5 days after renewal of option year task orders. A comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the KO and COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the KO's acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his /her quality control program.

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Government will evaluate the Contractor's performance by appointing a COR to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The COR shall evaluate the Contractor's performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the Contractor's quality control program and receipt of complaints from visitors or personnel.

8. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter of appointment. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assures that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; performs inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintains written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issues written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications; monitors Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinates availability of Government furnished property, and provides site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

COR: Marc Kouffman, Office: (518) 266-4849, Email: marc.s.kouffman.civ@mail.mil

9. REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES:

9.1.1 The Contractor shall provide current labels and Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) of all pesticides to be used under this contract and their application, along with equipment used to apply them to the COR for approval NLT 21 calendar days prior to the pesticide being used on-site. Additional SDS shall be provided anytime a new pesticide is used or an updated SDS is provided to the COR.

9.1.2 The Contractor shall follow Army policy that requires DD Form 1532, Pest Management Report and DD Form 1532-1, Pest Management Maintenance Record to be used to record and report all pest control operations, to include surveillance.

9.1.3 The Contractor shall provide a copy of the New York State report of pesticides used at the Watervliet Arsenal each year, not later than February 5th of each year, for the previous year. This report must include pesticide used, amount in pounds, EPA Registration number of each pesticide used and the % of active ingredients (as found on the label) and location applied. Reports shall be electronically submitted to the COR.

9.1.4 The Contractor shall maintain a complete pest control record and reports that shall be provided within 24-hours after receipt of a request for information from the COR. This record provides all information required by the Watervliet Arsenal, Federal, State and Local Regulations. All reports shall have the Percentage of Active Ingredient used and for each chemical used.

9.1.5 The Contractor shall maintain a logbook for each location. Logbook shall be available for the Government to document any pest control issues that arise, and the Contractor shall be responsible for documenting all services performed.

9.1.6 The Contractor shall provide statistical data as required by the Government. This includes types and quantities of chemicals, pesticides and any other materials used in the performance of pest control services, types of treatments provided over a given period (monthly, quarterly, annually) and types/quantities of pests that were treated. This information shall be provided within one (1) workday of request.

10. GOVERNMENT REMEDIES: Failure to meet the performance standard for two months within a 12-month period may be grounds for the Government not to exercise the next option year.

Furthermore, if the Contractor fails to correct nonconforming services, the Contracting Officer will act in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

11. CONTRACTOR STAFF/PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER

REQUIRMENTS:

11.1.1 All personnel performing work and executing services/deliverables shall possess the necessary capabilities, qualifications, and experience necessary to execute the specific tasks in this PWS. No unqualified individuals shall perform work which is covered under the scope of the finalized contract at any time during the performance period. The following requirements/stipulations are mandatory for Contractors/Contractor personnel (i.e., Inspectors, Chemical Applicators, and/or Technicians).

The Contractor shall be appropriately licensed and permitted in the State of New York to perform pest control services, including wood destroying insect evaluation and control.

(Only EPA and State of New York Department approved pesticides, and equipment should be used during the performance of services). The Contractor must hold a General Pest and Rodent Control License issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

The Contractor and personnel assigned to this contract shall be certified, licensed, and permitted to use pesticides in this State (to include having current knowledge and recent experience in the commercial application of pest control treatments and execution of pest control services). Certification required for all applicators is Industrial, Institutional, Structural, and Health Related certificates acceptable to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The Contractor shall provide legible copies of the licenses and /or certificates for every Contractor employee who will be performing on-site services under the contract. These licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the life of the contract. Upon expiration of a current certification the contractor shall submit a copy of the renewed certification within five (5) working days to the COR and Contracting Officer (KO).

Appropriate certifications and licenses to perform yearly inspection for termite infestation and treatment if required by the facility.

Basic proficiency in speaking and writing English. Contractor personnel shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly, clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the public.

While on the Watervliet Arsenal premises, all Contractor personnel shall comply with the rules, regulations, and procedures governing the conduct of personnel and the operation of the facility. This includes but is not limited to wearing/displaying identification badges and identifiable uniforms, which specifies the company they are working for.

The Contractor will ensure that employees assigned to this service contract have had a general background check. Employees that cannot meet security and clearance requirements shall not be allowed to perform work under this contract.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that its employees comply with all established security rules and regulations. Contract personnel shall not be permitted to enter established or designated restricted areas unless authorized by the Government.

Entry shall be in accordance with and subject to the security regulations established in the area. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that its personnel do not enter these areas unless authorized.

The Contractor shall also be responsible to park in the appropriate designated parking areas while on site. Parking arrangements shall be coordinated between the COR and Contractor at the beginning of the performance period before work begins.

11.1.2 The Contractor shall provide a full-time Project Manager who shall be responsible for the overall management, coordination, and performance of work under this contract. The name of this person, and alternate(s) who shall act for the contractor when the project manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO within ten (10) days of the contract award date. The Project Manager shall be fully qualified in the management and coordination of this contract. The Project Manager shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the supervision of personnel providing pest management services. The Project Manager or alternate shall be available by commercial telephone or cellular telephone during normal duty hours, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

Pagers, beepers, and answering machines are not an acceptable means of communication.

The Contractor shall provide phone numbers for normal duty hours and after-hours for the Project Manager and alternate(s). The Contractor shall provide a sufficient means of communication between the Contractor and its employees for routine and emergency purposes.

11.1.3 The Contractor shall notify the COR within twenty-four (24) hours in advance when subcontracting any pest management operations. The Contractor shall ensure that the subcontractor is properly licensed, trained and certified in each category being subcontracted. The Contractor shall be responsible for the subcontractor's reports of pest management operations performed by the subcontractor.

12. GENERAL INFORMATION

12.1 TYPE OF CONTRACT: The Government contemplates the award of a Firm Fixed Price contract for this requirement.

12.2 WORK HOURS (FOR EXECUTION OF SERVICES): Frequent and clear communication between the Contractor and COR is critical for a successful outcome. Routine pest-control services that do not adversely affect staff health or productivity shall be performed during normal duty hours, which are 6:30AM through 4:00PM, Monday through Thursday, and 6:30AM through 3:00PM on work Fridays (the Arsenal is closed every other Friday). Work may be performed on shutdown Fridays, after normal duty hours, Saturdays, Sundays or holidays only after prior arrangements have been requested and approved in advance. Requests to work outside of normal duty hours must be submitted 48 hours in advance to the COR. If a Federal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the preceding Friday or following Monday is the work holiday. The COR or their designated representative will submit a request to the Security Office and arrange for the responsible Government POC to be on site when the visitor is on site.

12.3 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: The Contractor is not required to provide service on federal holidays, except in emergency situations; the holidays are:

New Year's Day - 1 January

Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January

Washington's Birthday - 3rd Monday in February

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