SAMDaily.us | PRESOL | R | IN 479.2 – COVID 19 Building Entry Attestation Initiative for Two VACO Facilities

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SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- IN 479.2 – COVID 19 Building Entry Attestation Initiative for Two VACO Facilities

Notice Date: 9/2/2021 12:43:58 PM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 561210 — Facilities Support Services
Contracting Office: SAC FREDERICK (36C10X) FREDERICK MD 21703 USA
ZIP Code: 21703
Solicitation Number: 36C10X21Q0275
Response Due: 9/7/2021 10:00:00 AM
Archive Date: 09/22/2021
Point of Contact: Jennifer Swift, Contract Specialist, Phone: 240-215-1714
E-Mail Address: Jennifer.Swift2@va.gov
(Jennifer.Swift2@va.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: SDVOSBS Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14)
Awardee: null
Description: . COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C10X21Q0275 Posted Date: 9/02/2021 Original Response Date: 9/072019 Current Response Date: 9/07/2019 Product or Service Code: R702 Set Aside: SDVOSB NAICS Code: 561210 Contracting Office Address 5202 Presidents Ct. Frederick, MD 21703 Description This is a sole source combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-06, effective July 12, 2021. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561210, with a small business size standard of $35.5M. The Department of Veteran s Affairs, Office of Administration, has a need for consultant services to completed COVID-19 Building Entry Attestation review of all VACO employees, visitors, and contractors who enter the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) visitor and employee entrances at 810 Vermont Avenue, NW and the main entrance at 811 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC. All interested companies shall provide a quotation for the following: Background: Due to the recent rise of the delta variant of COVID-19, the White House has issued a Presidential Executive Order and National Emergency Mandate that all federal government employees must attest to their COVID-19 vaccination and testing status to enter all federal government buildings. The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (SECVA) has issued an order that all VA employees must attest to their vaccination and testing status to enter a VA building or facility. The employee, visitor, or contractor will have four options in this attestation process fully vaccinated, received first dose of a two-dose vaccine, unvaccinated or choose not to say. Employees, visitors, and contractors who have not been vaccinated or choose not to attest to being fully vaccinated will be required to comply with weekly COVID-19 testing, wear a mask, maintain feasible physical distancing, and adhere to travel restrictions. Fully vaccinated colleagues will continue to follow the guidance as outlined by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. Additional guidance on weekly COVID-19 testing procedures is forthcoming. Onsite security personnel will be present if the person is not compliant with the President s and SECVA s order. The contractor shall provide the personnel who shall review, validate, and assess the COVID-19 testing documents presented by the VA employee, visitor, and contractor during the tour of duty hours of 6 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Overtime for this contract is not authorized. The contractor shall provide the adequate number of personnel to work within the tour of duty. The contractor shall have the back-up personnel report to the main locations of 810 Vermont Avenue (VACO) and 811 Vermont Avenue during the normal tour of duty. The back-up contractors shall be used to provide relief to the main contractors working during the normal tour of duty. Breaks should be staggered to ensure the back-up contractor can provide relief at both locations and ensure maximum coverage. The COVID-19 attestation review services are needed for a base period of six (6) months, with four 6-month options. The contractor shall have a bench of available backup contractors. The resource breakdown is as follows: 810 Vermont Avenue, NW (main (visitor) entrance and employee entrance on H and I Street NW) 811 Vermont Avenue, NW (main entrance and employee entrance in the parking garage) The purpose of the COVID-19 Building Entry Attestation Initiative is for contractor personnel to quickly assess whether an employee or visitor has provided proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within a 72-hour period and should be granted access to VACO and 811 Vermont Avenue, NW. The contractor shall have their personnel stationed at the door locations listed in section 2 of this PWS. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment (to include Personal Protective Equipment), supplies, and personnel to conduct COVID-19 Building Entry Attestation review of all VACO employees, visitors, and contractors who enter the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) visitor and employee entrances at 810 Vermont Avenue, NW and the main entrance at 811 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC. And if it is deemed necessary, the contractor shall provide temperature screening services as directed by the government. The process for attestation is as follows: Where do I attest? Attestations will be made in the Talent Management System (TMS) for VA employees. Contractors will fill out the attestation form. When do I need to attest? VA will collect employee attestation information in two phases, beginning today. Phase One will focus on supervisors and begins Thursday, August 19, 2021. Phase Two will focus on the employee workforce and will begin Tuesday, August 24, 2021. How long will I have to attest? Once assigned in TMS, employees will have 14 calendar days to complete the attestation form from TMS assignment. Who will know my attestation status? The information provided is protected under the Privacy Act and only those individuals who have a need to know for the information, such as your supervisor, will know whether, based on your attestation, you will be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions for weekly testing, wearing a mask, physical distancing and traveling. Performance Period: The period of performance is a base period of 6-months with four 6-month option periods. Work at the government site shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price Contract Place of Performance: The primary place of performance shall be at 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC (VACO) and 811 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC. An additional backup contractor support shall be needed for 810 and 811 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC during high volume instances such as VACO new employee orientation. Hours: 6:00 AM 6:00 PM EDT, Monday through Friday. Overtime is not authorized for this contract. The contractor shall ensure they have staffed the adequate number of providers for each tour of duty. B. Contract Award Meeting The contractor shall not commence performance on the contract until the commencement of a kick-off meeting to confirm scope. C. General Requirements The following general requirements apply to this contract: The contractor s proposal shall include their proposed labor categories, rates, and number of hours by task, and proposed key personnel resumes. The designated personnel conducting COVID-19 Building Entry Attestation services shall wear the appropriate recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) should be available if hand washing facilities are not available Thermometer Quality Assurance Check Follow any manufacturer s instructions to conduct Quality Assurance check for each thermometer daily prior to beginning Facility Entry Screenings or as recommended by the manufacturer s instructions Use approved Infrared Thermometer as recommended If directed by the Government, the vendor shall greet the individual and instruct them that the temperature check and screening is required prior to entry into the VACO facility. If they provide an affirmative response to any of the 3 pre-scripted questions listed in section 2.a of this PWS, they will not be able to enter the building. Follow manufacturer s instructions to conduct temperature reading on the individual/employee (i.e., proper distance from the employee s forehead) D. SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: The contractor shall provide: The contractor shall provide the adequate number of personnel required to perform the COVID-19 Building Entry Attestation during the tour of duty hours identified in Section 2.0 of this PWS. Overtime for this contract is not authorized. VACO - 810 Vermont Avenue, NW (Visitor s entrance and employee entrance) 811 Vermont Avenue, NW (main entrance) with a contractor provider as revolving help/back-up for both 810 and 811 Vermont Avenue, NW during high volume instances such as VACO new employee orientation The tour of duty for the primary work locations is 6 am to 6 pm, EDT. The contractor shall provide the adequate number of personnel to staff both locations without incurring overtime. The contractor shall provide a daily staffing schedule to the COR at the start of each business day during the performance of this contract. The staffing schedule shall list the following information: Contractor s name Position Building location Tour of duty Agency Point of Contact (POC) name, primary and secondary telephone numbers. Performance Standards and Methods as specified in each task. Past performance will be documented in accordance with IL 001Al-10-03, dated February 22, 2010. F. CHANGES TO PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT Any changes to this PWS shall be authorized and approved only by the CO in writing. Costs incurred by the offeror through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the offeror. G. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND INFORMATION The Government will provide: Phone access Access to appropriate restroom facilities Desk, table, and chair(s) for the contractor H. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS KEY PERSONNEL These skilled experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful offeror accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. The offeror shall include in the technical response resumes on all proposed professional and/or technical personnel who will perform the tasks in the performance work statement (PWS). The personnel whose resumes are submitted are defined as key personnel. The offeror agrees that the key personnel listed below shall not be removed, diverted, or replaced from work without approval of the CO and COR. Any personnel the offeror offers as substitutes shall have the ability and qualifications equal to or better than the key personnel that are being replaced. Requests to substitute personnel shall be approved by the COR and the CO. All requests for approval of substitutions in personnel shall be submitted to the COR and the CO at least 30 calendar days prior to making any change in key personnel. The request shall be written and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution. The offeror shall submit a complete resume for the proposed substitute, any changes to the rate specified in the order (as applicable) and any other information requested by the CO needed to approve or disapprove the proposed substitution. The CO will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the offeror of approval or disapproval thereof in writing. Note: Standards of Conduct. The offeror shall ensure that personnel assigned to this contract comply with the Standards of Ethical Conduct specified by the Office of Government Ethics at 5 CFR 2635. Personnel assigned by the offeror to perform work on this contract must be acceptable to VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge. The Contracting Officer may notify the offeror and request that a person be immediately removed from assignment on this contract should any offeror personnel be determined to be unacceptable in terms of technical competency or personal conduct during duty hours. The offeror shall immediately remove and replace the unacceptable on-site personnel at no additional costs to the Government. Replacement personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties shall not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. Contractor s personnel shall be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral. The contractor shall notify the CO whenever an employee of the United States Government is utilized by the contractor in the performance of the contract. The notification shall include sufficient information for the Contracting Officer to review the matter in accordance with FAR 3 and Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall verify employee eligibility through the E-Verify system. I. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall follow the following (or other established procedure) personnel security guidance: The contractor and their personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA policies as VA personnel, regarding information and information system security. These include but are not limited to Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Appendix III of OMB Circular A-130, and guidance and standards, available from the Department of Commerce s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This also includes the use of common security configurations available from NIST s Web site at: http://checklists.nist.gov. To ensure that appropriate security controls are in place, Contractors must follow the procedures set forth in VA Information and Information System Security/Privacy Requirements for IT Contracts located at the following Web site: http://www.iprm.oit.va.gov. These provisions shall apply to all contracts in which VA sensitive information is stored, generated, transmitted, or exchanged by VA, an offeror, subcontractor or a third-party, or on behalf of any of these entities regardless of format or whether it resides on a VA system or offeror/subcontractor s electronic information system(s) operating for or on the VA s behalf. Clauses (a) and (b) shall apply to current contracts and acquisition vehicles including, but not limited to, job orders, offerors, letter contracts, purchase orders, and modifications. Offerors do not include grants and cooperative agreements covered by 31 U.S.C. & 6301 et seq. The required contractor employee Position Sensitivity level is Limited Risk, and the level of Background Investigation is NACI for offeror employees who require access. The COR or the designated Government employee will provide the contractor a Background Investigation Request Worksheet within 2 days of contract award listing the place of performance, type of investigation requested, the VA sponsor and requesting the applicant s name, date of birth, social security number, company name and point of contact and other required data. The contractor shall complete the Background Investigation Request worksheet and return it to the COR within five days of receipt. The COR will review the documents and forward them to the Security Investigations Center (SIC). The SIC will send an email notification to the offeror identifying the website link that includes detailed instructions regarding completion of the background clearance application process and what level of background was requested. Upon receipt of required investigative documents, SIC will review the investigative documents for completion and initiate the background investigation by forwarding the investigative documents to OPM to conduct the background investigation. The COR will notify the contractor when the investigation has been favorably or unfavorably completed and adjudicated by the Government. The contractor, when notified of an unfavorable determination by the Government, shall withdraw the employee from consideration from working under the contract. The contractor shall not commence performance prior to the initiation of the process that requests the appropriate investigative action be taken. During the time required to conduct the appropriate investigation, the contractor shall be responsible for the actions of its respective employees until official notification of a favorable determination is received from the Office of Security and Law Enforcement. Cost of Background Investigations will be borne by the organization requesting the investigation. For contractors and its personnel performing the contract, the VA office or organization that is requesting the procurement will coordinate with the designated contracting officer to ensure VA initiates the necessary investigations and/or screenings for contractor personnel. For those contractors and its personnel, the offeror will bear the cost of such investigations. Failure to comply with the contractor personnel security requirements may result in termination of the contract for default. Please reference VA Directive 0710 for further guidance. J. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE It is agreed that: The preliminary and final deliverables and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by the VA which have been generated by the contractor in the performance of this contract is the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the COR with a copy to the CO at the conclusion of the offeror. The CO will be the sole authorized official to release verbally or in writing, any data the draft deliverables, the final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this contract. No information shall be released by the offeror. Any request for information relating to this contract presented to the offeror shall be submitted to the CO for response. Press releases, marketing material or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the CO. K. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OR INTEREST The contractor shall disclose any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest at the time of submitting the quotes for the basic of this contract. The offeror may be precluded from bidding on or working on future contracts in accordance FAR 9.5. Schedule of Deliverables Task Activity Start End Task One: Contract kick off meeting Three (3) business days from contract award N/A Task Two: COVID-19 Building Entry Attestation review One (1) business day after contract Kick off Meeting Two (2) months from date of award unless an option is exercised Task Three Contractor staffing schedule Three (3) business days before the first day of contract performance Last week of contract period of performance The delivery/task order period of performance is: Base Period: September 15, 2021 through December 14, 2021 Option Period 1: December 15 through January 14, 2022 Place of Performance Address: 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington, DC 20420-0001 811 Vermont Ave NW Washington, DC 20571-0001 The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (October 2018) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (October 2014) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (October 2018) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (October 2018) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (May 2019) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E. Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) (3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78) (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [X] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402). [ ] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)). [ ] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUNE 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) [X] (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). [ ] (5) [Reserved] [X] (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (PUB. L. 111-117, section 743 OF DIV. C). [ ] (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (JAN 2014) (PUB. L. 111-117, section 743 OF DIV. C). [X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). [X] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313 [ ] (10) [Reserved] [ ] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). [ ] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3 [ ] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). [ ] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4 [ ] (13) [Reserved] [ ] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). [ ](ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-6. [ ](iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011) of 52.219-6. [ ] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). [ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7. [ ](iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7. [X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). [X] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). [ ](ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9. [ ](iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9. [ ](iv) Alternate III (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9. [ ](v) Alternate IV (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9. [ ] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). [X] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). [ ] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). [X] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). [X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). [ ] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)) [ ] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)) [X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755 [ ] (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126). [X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015). [X] (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246). [X] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). [X] (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). [X] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212). [X] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496) [X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). __ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). [X] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) [ ] (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) [ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) [ ] (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [ ] (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [ ] (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O. 13423 and 13514). [ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13. [ ] (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O. 13423 and 13514). [ ] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14 [ ] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). [ ] (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). [ ] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16 [X] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513) [ ] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [ ] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [ ] (45)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3 [X] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). [ ] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43). [ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3 [ ] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3. [ ] (iii) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3. [ ] (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). [X] (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O .s, proclamations and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). [ ] (50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note) [ ] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150) [ ] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150) [ ] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). [ ] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f). [X] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332) [ ] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). [ ] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). [ ] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C.552a). [ ] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)). [ ] (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631 [ ] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [ ] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495). [X] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [X] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [X] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [ ] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [ ] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [ ] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [X] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015). [X] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706). [ ] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). The Following Clauses are incorporated by reference: VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION) VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) This is a sole source combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein to Donald L. Mooney Enterprises, LLC, D.B.A. Nurses Etc. Staffing. Justification for this sole source is due to an urgent and compelling need for services. This justification is supported by the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.§ 253(c)(5) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-5 entitled, Authorized or required by statute . The applicable statute is Public Law 109- 461: Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 specifically, the Veterans First Contracting Program outlined in 38 USC § 8127(c). 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