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It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this-- sources sought announcement must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) Unique Entity ID (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) located at 3601 South 6th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85723 is seeking a potential qualified contractor that can provide: Fire Guard Services (professional and courteous, uniformed, and Fire Guard Service for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System). Important information: The Government is not obligated to/nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services $29 Million. *******DRAFT*******DRAFT******DRAFT*******DRAFT******* D.1 STATEMENT OF WORK 1. Scope of Work: The purpose of this requirement is to provide professional and courteous, uniformed, and Fire Guard Service for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) located at 3601 S. 6th Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85723. Fire Guard Services shall be provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including all holidays. The areas to be secured under this requirement are Building 2, including the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors. The service provided shall be performed in such a manner as to ensure the safety and welfare of patients, visitors, and staff. The Contractor shall furnish all transportation, management, supervision, personnel, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide the services required herein. 2. Coverage: Coverage must begin September 01, 2026, and end August 31, 2029. The Contractor shall provide Fire Guard Services to ensure coverage for the periods stated in the Price/Cost Schedule and as noted in this Statement of Work. Fire Guard Service Coverage: Period of Coverage Number of Guards Required Sunday 24 HRS 1 Monday 24 HRS 1 Tuesday 24 HRS 1 Wednesday 24 HRS 1 Thursday 24 HRS 1 Friday 24 HRS 1 Saturday 24 HRS 1 If additional services are required outside of the hours of coverage specified herein, the contractor must receive prior written approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) via contract modification. Any additional services performed by the Contractor without this authorization will be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Per-hour prices for such additional services shall be at the same rate as prices charged in the contract during each respective period of performance. If an emergency situation should arise, verbal approval can be obtained from the CO, however, the Contractor must submit a written proposal for such additional work to the CO within twenty-four (24) hours of the commencement of these additional services. If accepted, a modification will be issued to the Contractor and the contract price shall be adjusted accordingly. All emergencies must be reported to the VA Police, who shall be the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) on-site. The Contractor is required to provide service on the following holidays and any additional holiday approved by the President of the United States. The following holidays are observed by the Federal Government: New Year s Day January 1st Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th 3. Personnel: Education/Experience: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency and have. two (2) years of experience demonstrating: the ability to meet and deal with the general public; Must be proficient in written and spoken English; the ability to read, understand, and apply printed rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials; the ability to maintain poise and self-control under stress; the ability to construct and write clear, concise, accurate, and detailed reports/logs; successful experience in field supervision (civil community law enforcement, military service law enforcement or security, commercial or industrial guard service or security). Contractor personnel performing services under this contract shall have no criminal record. Contractor employees shall be subject to a Tier 1 adjudicated background investigation as further defined in this Statement of Work. Contractor employees shall not commence work until the Contracting Officer receives notification that the investigation has been initiated. The Contractor shall bear the expense of obtaining this background investigation for each Contractor employee performing services under this contract. A favorable adjudication must be received in order for a contractor employee to continue performance. The parties agree that Contractor personnel working under this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose and shall be considered employees of the Contractor. Guards must have an initiated Tier 1 Security Clearance prior to the commencement of services. The Contractor shall submit the paperwork outlined in 18-04 Contractor Investigations which will be provided by the COR upon award of the contract.. Each employee shall meet the physical and mental health standards required to obtain and maintain a license by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Any licensing or assessments will be at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall assign a Point of Contact (POC) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with all provisions of this contract. The Contractor POC shall be available to report on-site if requested and have the ability to address performance issues. 4. Qualification Requirements of Contractor Personnel: On-Call Supervisor: The Contractor shall provide an on-call supervisor for inspections and problem corrections as required. In addition, the Supervisor shall be available for direct communication with the Fire Guard Service(s) on duty during their entire shift. Supervisors shall have a background with a minimum of two (2) years of successful experience in field supervision (civil community law enforcement, military service law enforcement or security, commercial or industrial guard service or security). The Contractor shall provide the name(s), telephone number(s), and addresses of the on-call supervisor, in writing, to the Contracting Officer prior to performance under this contract. The term \"on-call supervisor\" means a person designated, in writing, by the Contractor, who has authority to act, for the Contractor, on an as-needed basis. Supervisors will monitor the hours of duty of personnel to ensure compliance with the requirements of this contract. The payments for leave, including sick leave or vacation time, are the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide the level of supervision to ensure that employees are properly performing all duties as specified in accordance with the contract. The on-call supervisor shall ensure that Fire Guard Service (s): 1. Are in uniform and present a neat appearance. 2. Maintain a continued state of proper training. 3. Possess the necessary permits, authority, etc. 4. Maintain continued liaison with the COR or designated alternate 5. Documentation is accurate 5. Fire Guards Minimum Qualification Standards: Education/Experience: i. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency. Must demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and apply printed rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials. Must have the ability to construct and write clear, concise, accurate, and detailed reports in the English language. ii. Must be able to communicate, write, and speak English to the extent of reading and understanding printed regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions, and material, and shall be able to compose reports/logs that convey complete information in a clear and concise manner. iii. Must have the ability to maintain poise and self-control under stress. iv. Must have the ability to meet and deal with the general public in a professional manner. v. Health and Physical Fitness Requirements: Possess binocular vision correctable to 20/30 (Snellen). Be free of color blindness. Be capable of hearing ordinary conversation at 15ft with either ear without the benefit of a hearing aid. Be physically able to stand and walk for extended periods, perform all general duties, functions, and activities as described in this Statement of Work. Be free of any communicable diseases. Have documented tuberculosis testing (TB) every two years. Must have tested as TB-free prior to starting work on this contract. Be in good general health without physical defects or abnormalities, which would interfere with the performance of these duties. May be subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use on a random basis. 6. Government-Furnished Property and Services: The following resources shall be provided to the Contractor for their use: Standard Operation Procedures (SOP): A copy of the SOP for Security at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care facility will be available at the duty post and shall contain complete duty instructions for the post and include instructions for emergency and other procedures. SOP shall not be removed from Government property or reproduced or copied in any manner unless properly authorized by the Contracting Officer. VA reserves the right to update the SOP as required by regulations, policies, procedures, or Executive Orders issued by the President of the United States. Most changes should be minor in nature and have no impact on the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of major changes, the Contracting Officer shall address the issues in writing to the Contractor. As far as possible the Contractor s staff shall implement any change immediately and address any conflicts or issues through the Contractor to the Contracting Officer. Guard Area: The guard will continuously patrol the floors 1, 2 and 3 of Building #2. Communications: A telephone will be available for the Contractor s staff to use to fulfill the requirements of this contract. The use of the telephones for other than VA-related business is prohibited and may be grounds for the removal of the Contractor personnel. A VA Police radio will be provided to the Contractor personnel for use to communicate any emergency situation with the VA Police. Supplies: The Contractor personnel will be furnished with all required paperwork. If the personnel get low on supplies they should contact the VA Police Desk. 7. Contractor-Furnished Property and Supplies: The Contractor shall furnish and maintain in acceptable condition, all uniform items, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the services required of this contract (except for the items listed in Paragraph 6 above). A partial listing of these items is provided below. This listing is not all-inclusive. Uniforms: Contractor personnel shall wear professional uniforms at all times while in the performance of their duties. The color of the Contractor s guard force uniforms shall be a color in general use by a large guard or police organization. All Contractor employees performing services under this contract shall wear the same color and style of uniform. Appropriately lettered breast and cap badges, indicating the jurisdiction from which authority is obtained, shall be worn as part of the uniform (providing such authority is grantable under state and local laws). Shoulder patches lettered to indicate the identity of the Contractor shall be worn on the left shoulder of the uniform jacket and shirt. Identification nametags shall be worn over the right breast shirt pocket. No other identification of the Contractor or employee shall be worn or displayed on the uniform, except for the VA ID badge. NOTE: No guard may enter on duty without wearing the proper uniform (including all necessary accessories. 8. Fire Guard Duties: Assignments may include but are not limited to the following: Observation: Observe the floors in building #2 for any signs of smoke or fire. Assistance: Assist VA personnel with evacuation of patients as needed. Customer Service: Meet and interact with the public in a manner that promotes a positive image of the VA. Maintain poise and self-control under stress. Keep conversations with visitors to the facility cordial and brief. Emergencies: In the case of an emergency, the Guard shall respond in accordance with the SOP, VA-provided training, and the Contractor s provided training. Guards shall remain calm and professional in emergency situations. If the Guard who responds to an emergency situation is required to leave their post in order to comply with VA or Law Enforcement directives, the time away from the duty post will not be considered a failure of the Contractor to provide services. Hazardous conditions: Report daily, in accordance with the procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures, potentially hazardous conditions and items in need of repair, including inoperative lights, broken cabinets, slippery floor surfaces, etc. Injury or illness: In the event of injury or illness to Veterans and Visitors while on VA Grounds, obtain professional assistance in accordance with procedures outlined in the SOP. Other: Guard(s) shall be present at the VA facility and shall perform the required services for the period specified. Invoices shall only be paid for actual hours that Guards are present and on duty. The Contractor shall have Fire Guard(s) at the VA Facility at all times during the hours of coverage as listed herein. 9. Contractor Furnished Training: The Contractor shall submit, to the Contracting Officer, a written certification that each Contractor employee has been trained in the subject areas outlined in paragraph 7 (c) prior to assignment under this contract. In addition, the Contractor shall submit, to the Contracting Officer, a written certification that each Contractor employee completed the items in paragraph 7(b), within the timeframes specified. For replacement or new employees, documentation of prior training must be submitted, or the individual contract employee must complete the required training before being used in support of this contract. The Contractor shall provide follow-up orientation, for each employee, 14 days after the initial assignment to duty. This orientation may be accomplished while the guards are on duty. The Contractor shall certify the completion of the follow-up orientation, for each guard, to the COR, within 30 days following assignment to duty. The follow-up orientation will include the following subjects and instructional time periods, as well as other subjects, as may be required: General and specific orders for the facility (1 hour). Policy and specific procedures for responding to emergency alarms, bomb threats, and incendiary devices in the facility (1 hour). Procedure for operating the security systems with the facility (1 hour). Procedure for and operation of the firefighting equipment within the facility (1 hour). Annually, the Contractor shall provide the following training and competencies to their employees, and documentation of these shall be provided to the COR. Fire and Safety Infection control Disaster procedures General Privacy Awareness Training The Contractor shall ensure that the staff assigned shall be cognizant of the VA s sexual harassment and drug-free workplace policies. The contractor may obtain a copy of this information from the COR or Contracting Officer. 10. Identification, Parking, Smoking, and Regulations: The Contractor's employees shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the VA. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the COR. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the VA. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court. 11. Contracting Officer s Representative (COR): The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the Contracting Officer. The Government may appoint a COR. If so, a Delegation of Authority letter shall be forwarded to the using service and the Contractor after the contract has been signed, identifying the individual(s) as the COR(s). 12. Changes: The Contractor is advised that only the Contracting Officer, acting within the scope of the contract has the authority to make changes that affect the contract in terms of quality, quantity, price, or delivery. In the event the Contractor affects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment shall be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. 13. Personnel: The Government reserves the right to accept or reject the Contractor s staff for the rendering of services. Complaints concerning Contract Personnel performance or conduct shall be dealt with by the Contractor, and/or the COR with the final decision made by the Contracting Officer. 14. Contractor s Responsibilities: The Contractor shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance prescribed by the laws of the Federal Government. He/she shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. He/she shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, or others, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by him/her or his/her employees fault or negligence. The contractor shall comply with all VA safety standards, manufacturers/industry standards, FDA, OSHA, JCAHO, and the latest edition of NFPA-99. 15. Safety and Fire Prevention: In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of the occupants of the building. Fire and safety deficiencies, which exist and are part of the responsibility of the Contractor, shall be immediately corrected. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct deficiencies promptly, the COR may issue an order stopping all, or any part, of the work. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local safety and fire regulations and codes, which are in effect during the performance period of the contract. The Contractor personnel shall follow applicable facility policies concerning fire/disaster programs. 16. VA Sensitive Information & Data Security Requirements: Contractor shall not possess any VA Sensitive Information If accidentally acquired, the information will be released to the VA Police as soon as possible. 17. Security Training: Due to the increased emphasis on privacy and information security, the following special contract requirements are established and hereby made part of the contract entered into with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Privacy Training: Contractors and their sub-contractors assigned work under the task order are required to receive annual training on patient privacy as established by HIPAA statutes. Training must meet VHA s and the Department of Health and Human Services Standards for Privacy of Individually identifiable health information. The contractor shall provide documented proof to the VA upon request that all employees assigned work and/or having access to Protected Health Information have received annual training. Information on fulfilling the training requirement as stated in this paragraph can be found at https://www.tms.va.gov/learning/user/login.jsp. For Contractors and sub-contractors who do not have access to VHA computer systems, this requirement is met by receiving VHA National Privacy Training, other VHA-approved privacy training or Contractor furnished training that meets the requirements of the HHS standards. 18. Access to VA Information and VA Information Systems: Contractor shall not be provided access to VA information or VA Information Systems under any circumstances. 19. Background Investigations: The level of background investigation that is commensurate with the level of access needed to complete the requirements of this Statement of Work is Low Risk/Tier1. Upon award, the Contracting Officer shall provide the Contractor with the Contractor Security Procedure Flowchart and Guide 6500.6 Appendix. The Contractor shall visit the VHA Service Center website to obtain the VHA Service Center (VSC) Security Request Packet, which contains all the forms that the Contractor must fill out. The Contractor shall provide these forms to the Contracting Officer when they are completed, and they will be forwarded on for processing after fingerprinting has been completed. 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This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 (eff. 10/01/2025), FAR Deviation NOV 2025 (eff. 11/19/2025), VAAR DEVIATION APR 2025 (eff. 04/01/2025), VAAM Alert 26-01 (eff. 10/01/2025), and Acquisition Policy Flash 26-23 eff. 11/19/2025). This solicitation is set-aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns IAW FAR 19.1405 SDVOSB Set-aside procedures, and VAAR Subpart 819.70, the VA Veterans First Contracting Program. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561612, with a small business size standard of 29 Million. The FSC/PSC is R430. The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS), located at 3601 South 6th Avenue , Tucson, AZ 85723-0001 is seeking for installation services for Fire Guard Services. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Refer to Price/Cost Schedule (Attached) STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Contract Title: Fire Guard Service Building 2 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) 1. Scope of Work: The purpose of this requirement is to provide professional and courteous, uniformed, and Fire Guard Service for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) located at 3601 S. 6th Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85723. Fire Guard Services shall be provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including all holidays. The areas to be secured under this requirement are Building 2, including the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors. The service provided shall be performed in such a manner as to ensure the safety and welfare of patients, visitors, and staff. The Contractor shall furnish all transportation, management, supervision, personnel, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide the services required herein. 2. Coverage: Coverage must begin September 01, 2026, and end August 31, 2029. The Contractor shall provide Fire Guard Services to ensure coverage for the periods stated in the Price/Cost Schedule and as noted in this Statement of Work. Fire Guard Service Coverage: Period of Coverage Number of Guards Required Sunday 24 HRS 1 Monday 24 HRS 1 Tuesday 24 HRS 1 Wednesday 24 HRS 1 Thursday 24 HRS 1 Friday 24 HRS 1 Saturday 24 HRS 1 If additional services are required outside of the hours of coverage specified herein, the contractor must receive prior written approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) via contract modification. Any additional services performed by the Contractor without this authorization will be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Per-hour prices for such additional services shall be at the same rate as prices charged in the contract during each respective period of performance. If an emergency situation should arise, verbal approval can be obtained from the CO, however, the Contractor must submit a written proposal for such additional work to the CO within twenty-four (24) hours of the commencement of these additional services. If accepted, a modification will be issued to the Contractor and the contract price shall be adjusted accordingly. All emergencies must be reported to the VA Police, who shall be the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) on-site. The Contractor is required to provide service on the following holidays and any additional holiday approved by the President of the United States. The following holidays are observed by the Federal Government: New Year s Day January 1st Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th 3. Personnel: Education/Experience: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency and have. two (2) years of experience demonstrating: the ability to meet and deal with the general public; Must be proficient in written and spoken English; the ability to read, understand, and apply printed rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials; the ability to maintain poise and self-control under stress; the ability to construct and write clear, concise, accurate, and detailed reports/logs; successful experience in field supervision (civil community law enforcement, military service law enforcement or security, commercial or industrial guard service or security). Contractor personnel performing services under this contract shall have no criminal record. Contractor employees shall be subject to a Tier 1 adjudicated background investigation as further defined in this Statement of Work. Contractor employees shall not commence work until the Contracting Officer receives notification that the investigation has been initiated. The Contractor shall bear the expense of obtaining this background investigation for each Contractor employee performing services under this contract. A favorable adjudication must be received in order for a contractor employee to continue performance. The parties agree that Contractor personnel working under this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose and shall be considered employees of the Contractor. Guards must have an initiated Tier 1 Security Clearance prior to the commencement of services. The Contractor shall submit the paperwork outlined in 18-04 Contractor Investigations which will be provided by the COR upon award of the contract.. Each employee shall meet the physical and mental health standards required to obtain and maintain a license by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Any licensing or assessments will be at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall assign a Point of Contact (POC) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with all provisions of this contract. The Contractor POC shall be available to report on-site if requested and have the ability to address performance issues. 4. Qualification Requirements of Contractor Personnel: On-Call Supervisor: The Contractor shall provide an on-call supervisor for inspections and problem corrections as required. In addition, the Supervisor shall be available for direct communication with the Fire Guard Service(s) on duty during their entire shift. Supervisors shall have a background with a minimum of two (2) years of successful experience in field supervision (civil community law enforcement, military service law enforcement or security, commercial or industrial guard service or security). The Contractor shall provide the name(s), telephone number(s), and addresses of the on-call supervisor, in writing, to the Contracting Officer prior to performance under this contract. The term \"on-call supervisor\" means a person designated, in writing, by the Contractor, who has authority to act, for the Contractor, on an as-needed basis. Supervisors will monitor the hours of duty of personnel to ensure compliance with the requirements of this contract. The payments for leave, including sick leave or vacation time, are the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide the level of supervision to ensure that employees are properly performing all duties as specified in accordance with the contract. The on-call supervisor shall ensure that Fire Guard Service (s): 1. Are in uniform and present a neat appearance. 2. Maintain a continued state of proper training. 3. Possess the necessary permits, authority, etc. 4. Maintain continued liaison with the COR or designated alternate 5. Documentation is accurate 5. Fire Guards Minimum Qualification Standards: Education/Experience: i. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency. Must demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and apply printed rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials. Must have the ability to construct and write clear, concise, accurate, and detailed reports in the English language. ii. Must be able to communicate, write, and speak English to the extent of reading and understanding printed regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions, and material, and shall be able to compose reports/logs that convey complete information in a clear and concise manner. iii. Must have the ability to maintain poise and self-control under stress. iv. Must have the ability to meet and deal with the general public in a professional manner. v. Health and Physical Fitness Requirements: Possess binocular vision correctable to 20/30 (Snellen). Be free of color blindness. Be capable of hearing ordinary conversation at 15ft with either ear without the benefit of a hearing aid. Be physically able to stand and walk for extended periods, perform all general duties, functions, and activities as described in this Statement of Work. Be free of any communicable diseases. Have documented tuberculosis testing (TB) every two years. Must have tested as TB-free prior to starting work on this contract. Be in good general health without physical defects or abnormalities, which would interfere with the performance of these duties. May be subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use on a random basis. 6. Government-Furnished Property and Services: The following resources shall be provided to the Contractor for their use: Standard Operation Procedures (SOP): A copy of the SOP for Security at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care facility will be available at the duty post and shall contain complete duty instructions for the post and include instructions for emergency and other procedures. SOP shall not be removed from Government property or reproduced or copied in any manner unless properly authorized by the Contracting Officer. VA reserves the right to update the SOP as required by regulations, policies, procedures, or Executive Orders issued by the President of the United States. Most changes should be minor in nature and have no impact on the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of major changes, the Contracting Officer shall address the issues in writing to the Contractor. As far as possible the Contractor s staff shall implement any change immediately and address any conflicts or issues through the Contractor to the Contracting Officer. Guard Area: The guard will continuously patrol the floors 1, 2 and 3 of Building #2. Communications: A telephone will be available for the Contractor s staff to use to fulfill the requirements of this contract. The use of the telephones for other than VA-related business is prohibited and may be grounds for the removal of the Contractor personnel. A VA Police radio will be provided to the Contractor personnel for use to communicate any emergency situation with the VA Police. Supplies: The Contractor personnel will be furnished with all required paperwork. If the personnel get low on supplies they should contact the VA Police Desk. 7. Contractor-Furnished Property and Supplies: The Contractor shall furnish and maintain in acceptable condition, all uniform items, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the services required of this contract (except for the items listed in Paragraph 6 above). A partial listing of these items is provided below. This listing is not all-inclusive. Uniforms: Contractor personnel shall wear professional uniforms at all times while in the performance of their duties. The color of the Contractor s guard force uniforms shall be a color in general use by a large guard or police organization. All Contractor employees performing services under this contract shall wear the same color and style of uniform. Appropriately lettered breast and cap badges, indicating the jurisdiction from which authority is obtained, shall be worn as part of the uniform (providing such authority is grantable under state and local laws). Shoulder patches lettered to indicate the identity of the Contractor shall be worn on the left shoulder of the uniform jacket and shirt. Identification nametags shall be worn over the right breast shirt pocket. No other identification of the Contractor or employee shall be worn or displayed on the uniform, except for the VA ID badge. NOTE: No guard may enter on duty without wearing the proper uniform (including all necessary accessories). 8. Fire Guard Duties: Assignments may include but are not limited to the following: Observation: Observe the floors in building #2 for any signs of smoke or fire. Assistance: Assist VA personnel with evacuation of patients as needed. Customer Service: Meet and interact with the public in a manner that promotes a positive image of the VA. Maintain poise and self-control under stress. Keep conversations with visitors to the facility cordial and brief. Emergencies: In the case of an emergency, the Guard shall respond in accordance with the SOP, VA-provided training, and the Contractor s provided training. Guards shall remain calm and professional in emergency situations. If the Guard who responds to an emergency situation is required to leave their post in order to comply with VA or Law Enforcement directives, the time away from the duty post will not be considered a failure of the Contractor to provide services. Hazardous conditions: Report daily, in accordance with the procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures, potentially hazardous conditions and items in need of repair, including inoperative lights, broken cabinets, slippery floor surfaces, etc. Injury or illness: In the event of injury or illness to Veterans and Visitors while on VA Grounds, obtain professional assistance in accordance with procedures outlined in the SOP. Other: Guard(s) shall be present at the VA facility and shall perform the required services for the period specified. Invoices shall only be paid for actual hours that Guards are present and on duty. The Contractor shall have Fire Guard(s) at the VA Facility at all times during the hours of coverage as listed herein. 9. Contractor Furnished Training: The Contractor shall submit, to the Contracting Officer, a written certification that each Contractor employee has been trained in the subject areas outlined in paragraph 7 (c) prior to assignment under this contract. In addition, the Contractor shall submit, to the Contracting Officer, a written certification that each Contractor employee completed the items in paragraph 7(b), within the timeframes specified. For replacement or new employees, documentation of prior training must be submitted, or the individual contract employee must complete the required training before being used in support of this contract. The Contractor shall provide follow-up orientation, for each employee, 14 days after the initial assignment to duty. This orientation may be accomplished while the guards are on duty. The Contractor shall certify the completion of the follow-up orientation, for each guard, to the COR, within 30 days following assignment to duty. The follow-up orientation will include the following subjects and instructional time periods, as well as other subjects, as may be required: General and specific orders for the facility (1 hour). Policy and specific procedures for responding to emergency alarms, bomb threats, and incendiary devices in the facility (1 hour). Procedure for operating the security systems with the facility (1 hour). Procedure for and operation of the firefighting equipment within the facility (1 hour). Annually, the Contractor shall provide the following training and competencies to their employees, and documentation of these shall be provided to the COR. Fire and Safety Infection control Disaster procedures General Privacy Awareness Training The Contractor shall ensure that the staff assigned shall be cognizant of the VA s sexual harassment and drug-free workplace policies. The contractor may obtain a copy of this information from the COR or Contracting Officer. 10. Identification, Parking, Smoking, and Regulations: The Contractor's employees shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the VA. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the COR. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the VA. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court. 11. Contracting Officer s Representative (COR): The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the Contracting Officer. The Government may appoint a COR. If so, a Delegation of Authority letter shall be forwarded to the using service and the Contractor after the contract has been signed, identifying the individual(s) as the COR(s). 12. Changes: The Contractor is advised that only the Contracting Officer, acting within the scope of the contract has the authority to make changes that affect the contract in terms of quality, quantity, price, or delivery. In the event the Contractor affects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment shall be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. 13. Personnel: The Government reserves the right to accept or reject the Contractor s staff for the rendering of services. Complaints concerning Contract Personnel performance or conduct shall be dealt with by the Contractor, and/or the COR with the final decision made by the Contracting Officer. 14. Contractor s Responsibilities: The Contractor shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance prescribed by the laws of the Federal Government. He/she shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. He/she shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, or others, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by him/her or his/her employees fault or negligence. The contractor shall comply with all VA safety standards, manufacturers/industry standards, FDA, OSHA, JCAHO, and the latest edition of NFPA-99. 15. Safety and Fire Prevention: In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of the occupants of the building. Fire and safety deficiencies, which exist and are part of the responsibility of the Contractor, shall be immediately corrected. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct deficiencies promptly, the COR may issue an order stopping all, or any part, of the work. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local safety and fire regulations and codes, which are in effect during the performance period of the contract. The Contractor personnel shall follow applicable facility policies concerning fire/disaster programs. 16. VA Sensitive Information & Data Security Requirements: Contractor shall not possess any VA Sensitive Information If accidentally acquired, the information will be released to the VA Police as soon as possible. 17. Security Training: Due to the increased emphasis on privacy and information security, the following special contract requirements are established and hereby made part of the contract entered into with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Privacy Training: Contractors and their sub-contractors assigned work under the task order are required to receive annual training on patient privacy as established by HIPAA statutes. Training must meet VHA s and the Department of Health and Human Services Standards for Privacy of Individually identifiable health information. The contractor shall provide documented proof to the VA upon request that all employees assigned work and/or having access to Protected Health Information have received annual training. Information on fulfilling the training requirement as stated in this paragraph can be found at https://www.tms.va.gov/learning/user/login.jsp. For Contractors and sub-contractors who do not have access to VHA computer systems, this requirement is met by receiving VHA National Privacy Training, other VHA-approved privacy training or Contractor furnished training that meets the requirements of the HHS standards. 18. Access to VA Information and VA Information Systems: Contractor shall not be provided access to VA information or VA Information Systems under any circumstances. 19. Background Investigations: The level of background investigation that is commensurate with the level of access needed to complete the requirements of this Statement of Work is Low Risk/Tier1. Upon award, the Contracting Officer shall provide the Contractor with the Contractor Security Procedure Flowchart and Guide 6500.6 Appendix. The Contractor shall visit the VHA Service Center website to obtain the VHA Service Center (VSC) Security Request Packet, which contains all the forms that the Contractor must fill out. The Contractor shall provide these forms to the Contracting Officer when they are completed, and they will be forwarded on for processing after fingerprinting has been completed. After the award, the Contractor can contact the COR for assistance in scheduling an appointment for fingerprinting. **End of Statement of Work** The purchase order period of performance is 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2029. Free on Board Origin (FOB) is destination. Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) 3601 South 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ Postal Code: 85723-0001 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025) FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) FAR 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management Registration. (NOV 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.212-12, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION OCT 2025) FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract (APR 1984) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements Notice and Representation (NOV 2007)(DEVEATION SEP 2025) FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviation in Provisions (NOV 2020) VAAR 852.239-71, Information System Security Plan and Accreditation (FEB 2023) VAAR 852.239-75, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (FEB 2023) VAAR 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) VAAR 852-273-74, Award without Exchanges (NOV 2021) The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023) FAR 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management-Maintenance. (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting. (OCT 2022) (DEVEATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentaion (JAN 2025 (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.219.33, Nonmanufacturer Rule. (SEP 2021) (DEVEATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards. (AUG 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts). (AUG 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons. (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) FAR 52.223-21, Foam (May 2024) FAR 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023) FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) FAR 52.240-92, Security Requirements. (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION OCT 2025) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation OTC 2025) FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020) VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018) VAAR 852.204-70, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (MAY 2020) (DEVIATION FEB 2026) VAAR 852.204-72, Personnel Vetting and Credentialing (MARCH 2026) VAAR 852.212-72, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items-Information Technology Maintenance Allowing Other Than New Parts (FEB 2023) VAAR 852.219-73, VA Notice to Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) VAAR 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) VAAR 852.239-70, Security Requirements for Information Technology Resources (FEB 2023) VAAR 852.239-76, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility (FEB 2023) VAAR 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020) All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at: http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp. This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices. All quoters shall submit the following: All information required by FAR 52.212-1(b) Submission of Offers to include, but not limited to, SAM UEI. All quotes shall be sent to the Network Contracting Office (NCO) Catherine.fernandezpedernera@va.gov. Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The following are the decision factors: Price, and past performance, with price more important. Past performance will be based on CPARS and FAPIIS ratings. No rating in CPARS is equal to a neutral rating. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. NOTE: RFO FAR 52.212-3 is RESERVED and replaced with: https://sam.gov/ registration is required to be complete at time of submission of response. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025) Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are attached. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: \"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.\" OR \"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:\" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Required Submittals: Proof that the contractor and all personnel performing on the contract have the following technical training and certifications (Failure to include these certification (s), will disqualify offeror): a. License by the AZ Department of Public Safety Note: It is Encouraged for all interested parties to attend the site visit on the date and time stated below. Site visit: Site visit will be conducted by the COR Anneth G. Reino, Anneth.Reino@va.gov 520-792-450 Ext. 1-2780 on August 18, 2026 at 11:00 am (PST) and will meet in Building T45 located at 3601 South 6th Ave ., Tucson AZ 85723. Please email Anneth Reino to RSVP with your contact information if you plan to attend the site visit. Questions shall be received electronically only not later than 10:00 PDT on 08/20/2026 at Catherine.fernandezpedernera@va.gov. Submission of your final response shall be received electronically not later than 10:00 PDT on 08/25/2026 at Catherine.fernandezpedernera@va.gov. Subject line should include RESPONSE TO RFQ 36C26226Q1083. Submissions shall include your quote using the attached schedule as well as a capabilities statement with qualifications proving all certifications and education required for the work being conducted in the SOW. Submissions not meeting all requirements of the SOW will be considered ineligible for award. Quotes should be based on the information provided as no discussions will be allowed. This solicitation is being made under FAR 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). 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Q. Post Relief: Coverage is 24/7/365 with one (1) guard required (Table 1). A. Yes, only one guard per shift is required to cover all 3 floors in building 2 Q. Please confirm that one guard on post covers all three floors of Building 2, and clarify how meal periods and breaks are handled must the contractor provide a relief guard, or do VA Police cover the post? A. One guard covers all three floors of building 2, guard is required to check each floor every hour- for example if the guard completes the check in 15-30 minutes the remaining of the time can take lunch or break schedule. No relief guard is required nor request for VA police to cover. Q. Arizona DPS Licensing: Please clarify whether the required proof is the company's DPS Guard Agency license plus individual guard registration cards, and whether individual guards must be licensed at quote submission or only by the 09/01/2026 start date (personnel are typically hired after award). Please also confirm all guards are unarmed. A. Company DPS Guard Agency License and individual guard registration card. Company is due when the contract is awarded. individuals guard registration card due 09/01/2026. And all guards are unarmed. Q. Arizona DPS Licensing at Submission The Required Submittals section requires proof that the contractor and all personnel performing under the contract possess the required Arizona Department of Public Safety license and states that failure to include the certifications will disqualify the offeror. Is the Government requiring offerors to identify all proposed Fire Guard personnel and submit a copy of each individual's current AZ DPS guard card with the quotation, or will proof of the contractor's AZ DPS agency license together with certification that all assigned personnel will possess the required individual AZ DPS credentials prior to assignment satisfy this requirement? A. Company DPS Guard Agency License and individual guard registration card. Company is due when the contract is awarded. individuals guard registration card due 09/01/2026. Q. Relief and Substitute Personnel Licensing Because the requirement calls for continuous 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week coverage, must every individual who may provide regular, relief, vacation, sick-leave, emergency, or substitute coverage be identified in the quotation and have his or her AZ DPS licensing documentation submitted with the quotation? A. the contractor will provide relief/coverage for any vacation, sick leave, emergency ( no coverage is required for lunch or breaks) and yes, all guards must have AZ DPS licensing documentation. Q. Fire Guard Experience Requirement Section 3(a) references two years of experience and also references successful experience in field supervision, while Section 4 separately establishes a two-year field-supervision requirement for the On-Call Supervisor. Please clarify whether each Fire Guard is required to possess two years of security/law-enforcement experience, two years of field-supervisory experience, or whether the two-year field-supervisory experience requirement applies only to the On-Call Supervisor. A. On- Call Supervisor only Q. Number of Fire Guards Required The coverage schedule identifies one Fire Guard for each 24-hour period, while the SOW requires continuous patrol of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of Building 2. Please confirm that the staffing requirement is one Fire Guard on duty at any given time covering all three floors, rather than one Fire Guard per floor. A. One guard covers all three floors of building 2, guard is required to check each floor every hour- for example if the guard completes the check in 15-30 minutes the remaining of the time can take lunch or break schedule. No relief guard is required nor request for VA police to cover. Q. Patrol / Fire-Watch Frequency Does the Government require Fire Guard patrols or fire-watch rounds at a prescribed interval, such as every 15, 30, or 60 minutes, or will the required patrol frequency and route be established in the VA Standard Operating Procedures provided to the contractor? A. Every 60 minutes Q. Building 2 Patrol Area Please provide, or make available during the site visit, the approximate square footage, floor plans, or other information describing the patrol areas on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of Building 2 so offerors can accurately evaluate the required patrol workload. A. Building 2 1st floor 40,020 sf. Building 2 2nd floor 28,395 SF and Building 2 3rd floor 17,936 SF. Total for all 3 floors 86,351 SF. Q. Fire Protection System / Condition Requiring Fire Guard Services What specific fire-protection system impairment or other condition necessitates the Fire Guard requirement in Building 2 (e.g., fire-alarm impairment, sprinkler impairment, construction activity, renovation, or another condition)? Is that condition anticipated to remain throughout the base period and both option periods? A. Sprinkler pressure and construction/ replacement of the sprinkler Q. Applicable NFPA Standards The requirement references fire-watch coverage in accordance with NFPA 101, while the SOW also requires compliance with the latest edition of NFPA 99. Please clarify whether the Fire Guard services are governed by NFPA 101, NFPA 99, both standards, and/or any additional NFPA standard or local fire code. A. FDA, OSHA, JCAHO, and the latest edition of NFPA-99. Q. Section 9(a) Training Cross-References Section 9(a), Contractor Furnished Training, references training requirements contained in paragraphs 7(c) and 7(b). Please identify the specific training subjects and requirements intended by these references, as the referenced paragraphs appear to address contractor-furnished property and supplies rather than the corresponding training requirements. A. This is in reference to TMS training- username and password will be provided to the contractor Q. Training and Qualification Documentation Required With Quotation Please identify which personnel training certificates, education records, licenses, and other qualification documents must be submitted with the quotation and which may be completed or submitted after award but prior to an employee's assignment to the contract. A. this is the responsibility of the contractor to have their employees meet this requirement in case of an audit or documentation is required during T1 background check Q. Physical and Medical Qualification Documentation Is documentation demonstrating compliance with the individual health and physical-fitness requirements in Section 5 required with the quotation for each proposed Fire Guard, or is such documentation required only after award and prior to assignment? A. Each employee shall meet the physical and mental health standards required to obtain and maintain a license by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Q. Tier 1 Investigation and Transition Period Given the September 1, 2026 commencement date and the requirement that Tier 1 investigations be initiated before personnel commence work, what transition period does the Government anticipate between award and commencement of performance for fingerprinting, submission, and initiation of the required Tier 1 investigations? A. contract will be awarded for 09/01/2026 we understand the start day will be different Q. Reciprocity for Existing Tier 1 Investigations Will the VA recognize reciprocity for proposed personnel who currently possess a favorably adjudicated or previously initiated Tier 1 investigation through another Federal contract, Federal agency, or VA contract, subject to VA verification? A. VA will be completing a new T1 background check unless this clearance is from another VA Q. Additional Services Hourly Rate The Price/Cost Schedule requests monthly unit pricing, while Section 2(c) states that authorized additional services will be compensated at the same per-hour rate charged under the contract. Please specify how the hourly rate for authorized additional services will be calculated from the monthly CLIN price. A. SOW states is required to have a guard 24/7 if an additional guard is required a modification will be required Q. Holiday, Overtime, and Relief Costs Please confirm that the monthly unit price is intended to be fully inclusive of all required 24/7 coverage, including Federal holidays, overtime, vacation/sick relief, and other labor costs necessary to maintain continuous staffing. A. quote should cover 24/7 service Q. Applicable Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Please identify the applicable Department of Labor Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination, revision number, and labor classification or classifications applicable to the Fire Guard personnel and On-Call Supervisor. A. It should be included in the quote Q. On-Call Supervisor Pricing Please confirm whether the required On-Call Supervisor is considered an indirect/overhead requirement that must be included within the monthly Fire Guard CLIN price or whether any separate billable supervisor hours are contemplated. A. It should be included in the quote Q. Meal and Rest Period Relief Coverage Because the SOW requires a Fire Guard to be present at the VA facility at all times during the required hours of coverage, please clarify whether the on-duty Fire Guard may take meal and rest periods while remaining on duty and maintaining patrol responsibilities, or whether the contractor must provide a separate relief Fire Guard during all meal and rest periods. A. One guard covers all three floors of building 2, guard is required to check each floor every hour- for example if the guard completes the check in 15-30 minutes the remaining of the time can take lunch or break schedule. No relief guard is required nor request for VA police to cover. Q. Section 508 Requirements Please confirm whether VA Section 508 checklists under VAAR 852.239-75 are applicable to this acquisition given that the requirement is for Fire Guard services and the SOW does not appear to identify contractor-furnished Information and Communication Technology. A. Contractors will not have access to the VA network. Q. \"Installation Services\" Description The solicitation description refers to \"installation services for Fire Guard Services.\" Please confirm that no installation, construction, equipment installation, fire-alarm installation, or similar work is required and that this acquisition is solely for personnel-based Fire Guard/fire-watch services. A. Not seen this statement anywhere on the SOW. ONLY fire guard service is required. Q. PIV / VA Identification Requirements Will Fire Guard personnel under this requirement be issued PIV cards or another VA identification credential? If so, should offerors anticipate any Government onboarding lead time beyond initiation of the Tier 1 investigation before personnel may begin performance? A. Yes, a badge will be issued and when the T1 investigation is completed a PIV card will be issued. Q. Past Performance Submission The solicitation states that past performance will be evaluated based on CPARS and FAPIIS ratings. Please confirm that no separate past-performance narratives, questionnaires, customer references, or other past-performance documentation is required with the quotation and that the Government will evaluate past performance through CPARS and FAPIIS. A. Correct, CPARs and FAPPIS will be checked in our end. We do not require you (the Contractor) to submit any past performance documentation. Q. Incumbent Contractor Information Is there a current incumbent contractor providing Fire Guard or fire-watch services for Building 2 at SAVAHCS? If so, please provide the incumbent contractor's name and, if available and releasable, the incumbent contract or purchase-order number, current contract value, period of performance, and current staffing level. A. NO Q. Could you please provide the applicable wage determination for the Tucson, AZ place of performance and confirm the intended occupational classification for the Fire Guard personnel? (I Catherine Fernandez will answer this question) A. Wage Determination: This contract will incorporates Service Contract Act Wage determination 2015-5473, Revision 28, Date: May 13, 2026. The wage determination can be found at https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5473/28 Q. In reviewing the solicitation, we noted the requirement for offerors to submit proof of licensure by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Before submitting our quotation, we would appreciate clarification regarding our corporate structure and whether it satisfies this requirement. A. Company DPS Guard Agency License and individual guard registration card. Company is due when the contract is awarded. individuals guard registration card due 09/01/2026. Q. Could you please clarify whether UltraGuard would be considered responsive to the solicitation's Arizona DPS licensing requirement if we submit Good Guard Arizona's active DPS license as part of our quotation and identify the relationship between the two companies? A. Arizona DPS license is required for the company and individual guards I m unsure what s the question regarding UltraGuard and Good Guard Q. Is this a new requirement, or is there an incumbent contractor currently providing these services? A. New contract Q. If there is an incumbent contractor, could you please provide the current contract number and, if available, the historical award value? A. This is a new contract Q. Additionally, will answers to all vendor questions submitted by the August 20 deadline be posted publicly via a solicitation amendment? A. All questions and answers will be posted via solicitation amendment Q. We are performing independent research on the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (36C26226Q1083). We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number and what the total contract value was? A. New contract Q. SOW paragraph 15, first subparagraph, states in relevant part: Fire and safety deficiencies, which exist and are part of the responsibility of the Contractor, shall be immediately corrected. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct deficiencies promptly, the COR may issue an order stopping all, or any part, of the work. ? A. Please refer to the Statement of work (see highlighted area). Meaning that the contractor is responsible shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of the occupants of the building any deficiencies in regard the guard not following those instruction or precaution the contractor is responsible to correct that. Q. Is this a fire watch requirement? The personnel described in SOW paragraphs 3, 4, and 5 are security-qualified observers: the qualification standards call for a high school diploma, guard or law-enforcement experience, English proficiency, report-writing ability, vision, hearing, and physical fitness. They do not include any fire protection trade licensure, NICET certification, electrical or mechanical license, or manufacturer certification. The SOW provides no Contractor-furnished tools, parts, or materials for repair work, and the pricing structure contains no line items for repair labor or materials. Accordingly, fire watch personnel are neither trained nor authorized to correct fire and safety deficiencies in the facility s fire protection or life safety systems. A. No fire protection license or trade or certification on fire or NICET is required. Q. We also note that this facility has separately solicited a fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance requirement (to be awarded shortly), which appears to be the appropriate vehicle for corrective work on fire protection systems. The two questions that follow are intended to establish a clear and documented boundary between the two. A. This is a separate contract from the replacement of the sire suppression. Q. Can you please confirm that the phrase which exist and are part of the responsibility of the Contractor in SOW paragraph 15 is limited to housekeeping-level conditions that a fire guard can correct without tools, without a permit, and without interacting with any fire protection or life safety system or component and if the intent is broader than this, would the Government please provide specific examples of the fire and safety deficiencies it expects a fire guard to immediately correct, and identify the training, certification, and authorization it expects the guard to hold for this, if any? A. Building 2 is currently occupied with patients and employees- contractors will be responsible in case of a fire to notify the police or the emergency number of such fire and pull the fire alarm. Q. Can you please confirm that SOW paragraph 15 does not obligate the Contractor to repair, replace, adjust, reset, service, test, inspect, or restore any fire protection or life safety system or component, including but not limited to: Fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, and notification appliances. Automatic sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, and associated valves. Portable fire extinguishers and kitchen hood suppression systems. Fire and smoke dampers, fire door assemblies, and door hardware. Emergency lighting, exit signage, generators, and emergency power. Smoke barriers, fire-rated assemblies, and penetration firestopping. A. Contractor is not responsible for repairing anything. The contractor is responsible for resolving any deficiencies if the guards are not following safety and prevention. Q. Regarding daily logs: What log and report format is required? What content must each entry include? Where are logs maintained and saved? Who reviews the logs and at what frequency? What is the retention requirement? Are the completed logs Government records that must remain on site, consistent with the treatment of the SOP in SOW paragraph 6? A. Spreadsheet will be provided contractor is responsible to email or hand deliver the spreadsheet to the COR weekly. Q. Where is the guard s duty post physically located within Building 2? Will the Government provide a workstation or desk, seating, task lighting, restroom access, and access to a break area? A. Building 2 has 3 stations available for the guards. The basement of building 2 also has a breakroom- we also have a cafeteria and a patio for breaks. Q. Does the Government prefer a shift structure, such as three 8-hour shifts or two 12-hour shifts? Three 8-hour shifts provide greater flexibility if someone is sick or will be late by allowing someone who only worked 8 hours to stay late, and the next person to come in early (both to only cover 12 hours each) to cover the gap. If it cannot be released, would the Government confirm that offerors are not expected to price any duty not stated in the SOW itself, and that the SOP will not be applied post-award to expand the scope beyond the SOW without a modification under SOW paragraph 12? A. SOP will not increase any expenses to the contractor. Q. SOW paragraph 8 ( Assistance ) requires the guard to Assist VA personnel with evacuation of patients as needed. Would the Government clarify whether this includes hands-on patient handling; physically moving, lifting, carrying, or transferring patients or occupied beds; or is limited to non-contact support such as directing occupants, holding doors, staging equipment, accounting for occupants, and controlling stairwell flow? This distinction has direct consequences for training, workers compensation classification, and liability. If hands-on patient handling is expected, what training or competency does the Government require; for example, safe patient handling and mobility training; who provides it, and is a Basic Life Support, CPR, or First Aid certification required? None of these appears in the Required Submittals, and we do not want to under- or over-scope our staffing. A. No hands-on evacuation. VA personnel are trained to complete evacuation Q. SOW paragraph 9 requires training in Procedure for and operation of the firefighting equipment within the facility (1 hour). Would the Government clarify whether fire guards are expected to attempt suppression of an incipient-stage fire with a portable extinguisher, or whether the expected response is alarm, evacuation assistance, and notification only, consistent with the facility s response protocol? If suppression is expected, please identify the equipment involved and any training standard the Government requires. A. This refers for the guard to attend to a 1 hour orientation for the COR to go over the duties and the facility/ building 2. Q. The Required Submittals state: Proof that the contractor and all personnel performing on the contract have the following technical training and certifications (Failure to include these certification(s), will disqualify offeror): License by the AZ Department of Public Safety. Would the Government identify precisely which Arizona Department of Public Safety credentials are required; a Security Guard Agency license held by the company under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 26; an individual security guard registration card held by each guard; or both? If a subcontractor is used, does the Prime Contractor have to hold the Agency license or will the subcontractor Agency license suffice? A. Each employee shall meet the physical and mental health standards required to obtain and maintain a license by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Q. Quotes are due 08/25/2026 and performance begins 09/01/2026; six calendar days, four of which are business days. Within that window an offeror that is not the incumbent cannot complete Arizona DPS individual guard card issuance, initiation and processing of Tier 1 background investigations, fingerprinting, tuberculosis testing, PIV sponsorship, and the initial and follow-up training. Read literally, requiring proof of licensure for all personnel performing on the contract as a condition of quote acceptance requires a fully hired and fully licensed roster for a contract that has not been awarded. Would the Government: Confirm that submission of the offeror s staffing plan and a written commitment that every assigned individual will hold a valid Arizona DPS registration before performing on site, satisfies the Required Submittals? If named, individually licensed personnel are in fact required at time of quote, state that requirement expressly and explain how an offeror without a pre-existing licensed roster is expected to comply? Contract will be awarded on 09/01/2026 . Also please refer to Required for Submittals in page 13 of the solicitation. Q. Relatedly, will the Government adjust the performance start date, provide a phase-in period, or accept a phased staffing ramp to accommodate the vetting, licensing, medical screening, and training lead times required? SOW paragraph 3 prohibits an employee from commencing work until the Contracting Officer receives notification that the background investigation has been initiated, which by itself makes a 09/01/2026 full-staffing date difficult for any non-incumbent. A. Contract will be awarded on 09/01/2026 Q. Are the on-call supervisors required to hold any credentials beyond that required of the guards? A. SOW has all the requirements for the on-call supervisor Q. SOW paragraph 7 requires appropriately lettered breast and cap badges, indicating the jurisdiction from which authority is obtained. Would the Government clarify what badge, patch, and lettering it will accept; state whether the Government will approve FIRE WATCH or FIRE GUARD lettering; and identify the process and timeline for VA approval of the uniform, badge, and patch design before the start of performance? A. Please see below Q. SOW paragraph 3 places the cost of the Tier 1 background investigation on the Contractor. Please confirm the current per-person cost or fee, if any, and whether the Government charges the Contractor for fingerprinting, so that these costs can be priced. What is the expected processing time from submission of the VHA Service Center Security Request Packet to a favorable adjudication, and what is the Government s expectation if adjudication is delayed past the start of performance? A. VA will be conducting the t1 investigation at no cost of the contractor- im unsure where in the SOW put this on the contractor. Q. SOW paragraph 5(v) states that guards may be subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use on a random basis. Who administers and pays for testing, at what annual rate, and under what panel and protocol? A. T1 investigation and random testing will be at the VA cost if required. Q. Will fire guards be issued PIV cards, or a non-PIV facility identification badge? Who serves as the PIV sponsor? What is the issuance timeline relative to the start of performance? Does the Contractor bear any PIV-related cost? Is the quarterly PIV status report required by VAAR 852.204-72(g) still required if no PIV cards are issued? A. Yes, COR will be initiating and sponsoring the PIV Q. FAR 52.222-41 (Service Contract Labor Standards), 52.222-42, 52.222-43, 52.222-55, and 52.222-62 are incorporated, but no Service Contract Act wage determination is attached or referenced. Would the Government provide the applicable wage determination number, revision number, and revision date for Pima County, Arizona? Offerors cannot price a Service Contract Act-covered requirement without it. Which occupational title and code does the Government consider applicable; for example, 27101 Guard I, 27102 Guard II, or another title? Fire Guard is not a standard Service Contract Act occupation. If a specific title and code will be required, please advise so that offerors price consistently. A. 27101 Guard I Q. FAR 52.222-42 (Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires) is incorporated by reference, but the required fill-in listing classifications and the equivalent Federal grades and wage rates is not provided. Would the Government provide the completed statement? A. [X ] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).   [X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits 27101/Guard I WG-4, Step 2/$22.25 27101/Guard I Supervisor WG-4, Step 3/$23.16 Q. FAR 52.222-43 provides for price adjustment based on wage determination revisions. Please confirm the mechanism and timing for adjustments across the 36-month period of performance and confirm the anniversary date against which revisions will be measured. A. Timing: (c) The wage determination, issued under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, (41 U.S.C. chapter 67), by the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, current on the anniversary date of a multiple year contract or the beginning of each renewal option period, shall apply to this contract. If no such determination has been made applicable to this contract, then the Federal minimum wage as established by section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of1938, as amended, (29 U.S.C. 206) current on the anniversary date of a multiple year contract or the beginning of each renewal option period, shall apply to this contract. (f)The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any increase claimed under this clause within 30 days after receiving a new wage determination unless this notification period is extended in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any decrease under this clause, but nothing in the clause shall preclude the Government from asserting a claim within the period permitted by law. The notice shall contain a statement of the amount claimed and the change in fixed hourly rates (if this is a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract), and any relevant supporting data, including payroll records, that the Contracting Officer may reasonably require. Upon agreement of the parties, the contract price, contract unit price labor rates, or fixed hourly rates shall be modified in writing. The Contractor shall continue performance pending agreement on or determination of any such adjustment and its effective date. Q. Does the Government want a technical or management submission; for example a staffing plan, transition or phase-in plan, quality control plan, or recruiting and retention approach? None is listed as a required submittal or as a decision factor, yet the solicitation states that Submissions not meeting all requirements of the SOW will be considered ineligible for award, which implies a compliance review. Please confirm whether such material will be read, and whether it will be evaluated. A. All information provided will be reviewed. Q. Questions are due at 10:00 a.m. PDT on 08/20/2026 and quotes at 10:00 a.m. PDT on 08/25/2026. When does the Government expect to issue the amendment answering questions? Because several items above; particularly the missing wage determination, and the scope of SOW paragraph 15; are material to price, offerors will need the answers with meaningful time remaining. We respectfully request an extension of the quote due date if the answers are not issued at least three business days before 08/25/2026. A. Answers will be posted on 08/21/2026 Q. Many SDVOSB firms hold directly relevant fire watch experience that is never captured in CPARS, and a CPARS-only approach would assign those firms a neutral rating notwithstanding a strong and verifiable performance record. Would the government accept past performance projects involving fire protection system maintenance contracts which required our team to perform fire watch duties while systems were impaired? A. We have access to the CPARS though a government site. 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Q. Post Relief: Coverage is 24/7/365 with one (1) guard required (Table 1). A. Yes, only one guard per shift is required to cover all 3 floors in building 2 Q. Please confirm that one guard on post covers all three floors of Building 2, and clarify how meal periods and breaks are handled must the contractor provide a relief guard, or do VA Police cover the post? A. One guard covers all three floors of building 2, guard is required to check each floor every hour- for example if the guard completes the check in 15-30 minutes the remaining of the time can take lunch or break schedule. No relief guard is required nor request for VA police to cover. Q. Arizona DPS Licensing: Please clarify whether the required proof is the company's DPS Guard Agency license plus individual guard registration cards, and whether individual guards must be licensed at quote submission or only by the 09/01/2026 start date (personnel are typically hired after award). Please also confirm all guards are unarmed. A. Company DPS Guard Agency License and individual guard registration card. Company is due when the contract is awarded. individuals guard registration card due 09/01/2026. And all guards are unarmed. Q. Arizona DPS Licensing at Submission The Required Submittals section requires proof that the contractor and all personnel performing under the contract possess the required Arizona Department of Public Safety license and states that failure to include the certifications will disqualify the offeror. Is the Government requiring offerors to identify all proposed Fire Guard personnel and submit a copy of each individual's current AZ DPS guard card with the quotation, or will proof of the contractor's AZ DPS agency license together with certification that all assigned personnel will possess the required individual AZ DPS credentials prior to assignment satisfy this requirement? A. Company DPS Guard Agency License and individual guard registration card. Company is due when the contract is awarded. individuals guard registration card due 09/01/2026. Q. Relief and Substitute Personnel Licensing Because the requirement calls for continuous 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week coverage, must every individual who may provide regular, relief, vacation, sick-leave, emergency, or substitute coverage be identified in the quotation and have his or her AZ DPS licensing documentation submitted with the quotation? A. the contractor will provide relief/coverage for any vacation, sick leave, emergency ( no coverage is required for lunch or breaks) and yes, all guards must have AZ DPS licensing documentation. Q. Fire Guard Experience Requirement Section 3(a) references two years of experience and also references successful experience in field supervision, while Section 4 separately establishes a two-year field-supervision requirement for the On-Call Supervisor. Please clarify whether each Fire Guard is required to possess two years of security/law-enforcement experience, two years of field-supervisory experience, or whether the two-year field-supervisory experience requirement applies only to the On-Call Supervisor. A. On- Call Supervisor only Q. Number of Fire Guards Required The coverage schedule identifies one Fire Guard for each 24-hour period, while the SOW requires continuous patrol of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of Building 2. Please confirm that the staffing requirement is one Fire Guard on duty at any given time covering all three floors, rather than one Fire Guard per floor. A. One guard covers all three floors of building 2, guard is required to check each floor every hour- for example if the guard completes the check in 15-30 minutes the remaining of the time can take lunch or break schedule. No relief guard is required nor request for VA police to cover. Q. Patrol / Fire-Watch Frequency Does the Government require Fire Guard patrols or fire-watch rounds at a prescribed interval, such as every 15, 30, or 60 minutes, or will the required patrol frequency and route be established in the VA Standard Operating Procedures provided to the contractor? A. Every 60 minutes Q. Building 2 Patrol Area Please provide, or make available during the site visit, the approximate square footage, floor plans, or other information describing the patrol areas on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of Building 2 so offerors can accurately evaluate the required patrol workload. A. Building 2 1st floor 40,020 sf. Building 2 2nd floor 28,395 SF and Building 2 3rd floor 17,936 SF. Total for all 3 floors 86,351 SF. Q. Fire Protection System / Condition Requiring Fire Guard Services What specific fire-protection system impairment or other condition necessitates the Fire Guard requirement in Building 2 (e.g., fire-alarm impairment, sprinkler impairment, construction activity, renovation, or another condition)? Is that condition anticipated to remain throughout the base period and both option periods? A. Sprinkler pressure and construction/ replacement of the sprinkler Q. Applicable NFPA Standards The requirement references fire-watch coverage in accordance with NFPA 101, while the SOW also requires compliance with the latest edition of NFPA 99. Please clarify whether the Fire Guard services are governed by NFPA 101, NFPA 99, both standards, and/or any additional NFPA standard or local fire code. A. FDA, OSHA, JCAHO, and the latest edition of NFPA-99. Q. Section 9(a) Training Cross-References Section 9(a), Contractor Furnished Training, references training requirements contained in paragraphs 7(c) and 7(b). Please identify the specific training subjects and requirements intended by these references, as the referenced paragraphs appear to address contractor-furnished property and supplies rather than the corresponding training requirements. A. This is in reference to TMS training- username and password will be provided to the contractor Q. Training and Qualification Documentation Required With Quotation Please identify which personnel training certificates, education records, licenses, and other qualification documents must be submitted with the quotation and which may be completed or submitted after award but prior to an employee's assignment to the contract. A. this is the responsibility of the contractor to have their employees meet this requirement in case of an audit or documentation is required during T1 background check Q. Physical and Medical Qualification Documentation Is documentation demonstrating compliance with the individual health and physical-fitness requirements in Section 5 required with the quotation for each proposed Fire Guard, or is such documentation required only after award and prior to assignment? A. Each employee shall meet the physical and mental health standards required to obtain and maintain a license by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Q. Tier 1 Investigation and Transition Period Given the September 1, 2026 commencement date and the requirement that Tier 1 investigations be initiated before personnel commence work, what transition period does the Government anticipate between award and commencement of performance for fingerprinting, submission, and initiation of the required Tier 1 investigations? A. contract will be awarded for 09/01/2026 we understand the start day will be different Q. Reciprocity for Existing Tier 1 Investigations Will the VA recognize reciprocity for proposed personnel who currently possess a favorably adjudicated or previously initiated Tier 1 investigation through another Federal contract, Federal agency, or VA contract, subject to VA verification? A. VA will be completing a new T1 background check unless this clearance is from another VA Q. Additional Services Hourly Rate The Price/Cost Schedule requests monthly unit pricing, while Section 2(c) states that authorized additional services will be compensated at the same per-hour rate charged under the contract. Please specify how the hourly rate for authorized additional services will be calculated from the monthly CLIN price. A. SOW states is required to have a guard 24/7 if an additional guard is required a modification will be required Q. Holiday, Overtime, and Relief Costs Please confirm that the monthly unit price is intended to be fully inclusive of all required 24/7 coverage, including Federal holidays, overtime, vacation/sick relief, and other labor costs necessary to maintain continuous staffing. A. quote should cover 24/7 service Q. Applicable Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Please identify the applicable Department of Labor Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination, revision number, and labor classification or classifications applicable to the Fire Guard personnel and On-Call Supervisor. A. It should be included in the quote Q. On-Call Supervisor Pricing Please confirm whether the required On-Call Supervisor is considered an indirect/overhead requirement that must be included within the monthly Fire Guard CLIN price or whether any separate billable supervisor hours are contemplated. A. It should be included in the quote Q. Meal and Rest Period Relief Coverage Because the SOW requires a Fire Guard to be present at the VA facility at all times during the required hours of coverage, please clarify whether the on-duty Fire Guard may take meal and rest periods while remaining on duty and maintaining patrol responsibilities, or whether the contractor must provide a separate relief Fire Guard during all meal and rest periods. A. One guard covers all three floors of building 2, guard is required to check each floor every hour- for example if the guard completes the check in 15-30 minutes the remaining of the time can take lunch or break schedule. No relief guard is required nor request for VA police to cover. Q. Section 508 Requirements Please confirm whether VA Section 508 checklists under VAAR 852.239-75 are applicable to this acquisition given that the requirement is for Fire Guard services and the SOW does not appear to identify contractor-furnished Information and Communication Technology. A. Contractors will not have access to the VA network. Q. \"Installation Services\" Description The solicitation description refers to \"installation services for Fire Guard Services.\" Please confirm that no installation, construction, equipment installation, fire-alarm installation, or similar work is required and that this acquisition is solely for personnel-based Fire Guard/fire-watch services. A. Not seen this statement anywhere on the SOW. ONLY fire guard service is required. Q. PIV / VA Identification Requirements Will Fire Guard personnel under this requirement be issued PIV cards or another VA identification credential? If so, should offerors anticipate any Government onboarding lead time beyond initiation of the Tier 1 investigation before personnel may begin performance? A. Yes, a badge will be issued and when the T1 investigation is completed a PIV card will be issued. Q. Past Performance Submission The solicitation states that past performance will be evaluated based on CPARS and FAPIIS ratings. Please confirm that no separate past-performance narratives, questionnaires, customer references, or other past-performance documentation is required with the quotation and that the Government will evaluate past performance through CPARS and FAPIIS. A. Correct, CPARs and FAPPIS will be checked in our end. We do not require you (the Contractor) to submit any past performance documentation. Q. Incumbent Contractor Information Is there a current incumbent contractor providing Fire Guard or fire-watch services for Building 2 at SAVAHCS? If so, please provide the incumbent contractor's name and, if available and releasable, the incumbent contract or purchase-order number, current contract value, period of performance, and current staffing level. A. NO Q. Could you please provide the applicable wage determination for the Tucson, AZ place of performance and confirm the intended occupational classification for the Fire Guard personnel? (I Catherine Fernandez will answer this question) A. Wage Determination: This contract will incorporates Service Contract Act Wage determination 2015-5473, Revision 28, Date: May 13, 2026. The wage determination can be found at https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5473/28 Q. In reviewing the solicitation, we noted the requirement for offerors to submit proof of licensure by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Before submitting our quotation, we would appreciate clarification regarding our corporate structure and whether it satisfies this requirement. A. Company DPS Guard Agency License and individual guard registration card. Company is due when the contract is awarded. individuals guard registration card due 09/01/2026. Q. Could you please clarify whether UltraGuard would be considered responsive to the solicitation's Arizona DPS licensing requirement if we submit Good Guard Arizona's active DPS license as part of our quotation and identify the relationship between the two companies? A. Arizona DPS license is required for the company and individual guards I m unsure what s the question regarding UltraGuard and Good Guard Q. Is this a new requirement, or is there an incumbent contractor currently providing these services? A. New contract Q. If there is an incumbent contractor, could you please provide the current contract number and, if available, the historical award value? A. This is a new contract Q. Additionally, will answers to all vendor questions submitted by the August 20 deadline be posted publicly via a solicitation amendment? A. All questions and answers will be posted via solicitation amendment Q. We are performing independent research on the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (36C26226Q1083). We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number and what the total contract value was? A. New contract Q. SOW paragraph 15, first subparagraph, states in relevant part: Fire and safety deficiencies, which exist and are part of the responsibility of the Contractor, shall be immediately corrected. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct deficiencies promptly, the COR may issue an order stopping all, or any part, of the work. ? A. Please refer to the Statement of work (see highlighted area). Meaning that the contractor is responsible shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of the occupants of the building any deficiencies in regard the guard not following those instruction or precaution the contractor is responsible to correct that. Q. Is this a fire watch requirement? The personnel described in SOW paragraphs 3, 4, and 5 are security-qualified observers: the qualification standards call for a high school diploma, guard or law-enforcement experience, English proficiency, report-writing ability, vision, hearing, and physical fitness. They do not include any fire protection trade licensure, NICET certification, electrical or mechanical license, or manufacturer certification. The SOW provides no Contractor-furnished tools, parts, or materials for repair work, and the pricing structure contains no line items for repair labor or materials. Accordingly, fire watch personnel are neither trained nor authorized to correct fire and safety deficiencies in the facility s fire protection or life safety systems. A. No fire protection license or trade or certification on fire or NICET is required. Q. We also note that this facility has separately solicited a fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance requirement (to be awarded shortly), which appears to be the appropriate vehicle for corrective work on fire protection systems. The two questions that follow are intended to establish a clear and documented boundary between the two. A. This is a separate contract from the replacement of the sire suppression. Q. Can you please confirm that the phrase which exist and are part of the responsibility of the Contractor in SOW paragraph 15 is limited to housekeeping-level conditions that a fire guard can correct without tools, without a permit, and without interacting with any fire protection or life safety system or component and if the intent is broader than this, would the Government please provide specific examples of the fire and safety deficiencies it expects a fire guard to immediately correct, and identify the training, certification, and authorization it expects the guard to hold for this, if any? A. Building 2 is currently occupied with patients and employees- contractors will be responsible in case of a fire to notify the police or the emergency number of such fire and pull the fire alarm. Q. Can you please confirm that SOW paragraph 15 does not obligate the Contractor to repair, replace, adjust, reset, service, test, inspect, or restore any fire protection or life safety system or component, including but not limited to: Fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, and notification appliances. Automatic sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, and associated valves. Portable fire extinguishers and kitchen hood suppression systems. Fire and smoke dampers, fire door assemblies, and door hardware. Emergency lighting, exit signage, generators, and emergency power. Smoke barriers, fire-rated assemblies, and penetration firestopping. A. Contractor is not responsible for repairing anything. The contractor is responsible for resolving any deficiencies if the guards are not following safety and prevention. Q. Regarding daily logs: What log and report format is required? What content must each entry include? Where are logs maintained and saved? Who reviews the logs and at what frequency? What is the retention requirement? Are the completed logs Government records that must remain on site, consistent with the treatment of the SOP in SOW paragraph 6? A. Spreadsheet will be provided contractor is responsible to email or hand deliver the spreadsheet to the COR weekly. Q. Where is the guard s duty post physically located within Building 2? Will the Government provide a workstation or desk, seating, task lighting, restroom access, and access to a break area? A. Building 2 has 3 stations available for the guards. The basement of building 2 also has a breakroom- we also have a cafeteria and a patio for breaks. Q. Does the Government prefer a shift structure, such as three 8-hour shifts or two 12-hour shifts? Three 8-hour shifts provide greater flexibility if someone is sick or will be late by allowing someone who only worked 8 hours to stay late, and the next person to come in early (both to only cover 12 hours each) to cover the gap. If it cannot be released, would the Government confirm that offerors are not expected to price any duty not stated in the SOW itself, and that the SOP will not be applied post-award to expand the scope beyond the SOW without a modification under SOW paragraph 12? A. SOP will not increase any expenses to the contractor. Q. SOW paragraph 8 ( Assistance ) requires the guard to Assist VA personnel with evacuation of patients as needed. Would the Government clarify whether this includes hands-on patient handling; physically moving, lifting, carrying, or transferring patients or occupied beds; or is limited to non-contact support such as directing occupants, holding doors, staging equipment, accounting for occupants, and controlling stairwell flow? This distinction has direct consequences for training, workers compensation classification, and liability. If hands-on patient handling is expected, what training or competency does the Government require; for example, safe patient handling and mobility training; who provides it, and is a Basic Life Support, CPR, or First Aid certification required? None of these appears in the Required Submittals, and we do not want to under- or over-scope our staffing. A. No hands-on evacuation. VA personnel are trained to complete evacuation Q. SOW paragraph 9 requires training in Procedure for and operation of the firefighting equipment within the facility (1 hour). Would the Government clarify whether fire guards are expected to attempt suppression of an incipient-stage fire with a portable extinguisher, or whether the expected response is alarm, evacuation assistance, and notification only, consistent with the facility s response protocol? If suppression is expected, please identify the equipment involved and any training standard the Government requires. A. This refers for the guard to attend to a 1 hour orientation for the COR to go over the duties and the facility/ building 2. Q. The Required Submittals state: Proof that the contractor and all personnel performing on the contract have the following technical training and certifications (Failure to include these certification(s), will disqualify offeror): License by the AZ Department of Public Safety. Would the Government identify precisely which Arizona Department of Public Safety credentials are required; a Security Guard Agency license held by the company under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 26; an individual security guard registration card held by each guard; or both? If a subcontractor is used, does the Prime Contractor have to hold the Agency license or will the subcontractor Agency license suffice? A. Each employee shall meet the physical and mental health standards required to obtain and maintain a license by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Q. Quotes are due 08/25/2026 and performance begins 09/01/2026; six calendar days, four of which are business days. Within that window an offeror that is not the incumbent cannot complete Arizona DPS individual guard card issuance, initiation and processing of Tier 1 background investigations, fingerprinting, tuberculosis testing, PIV sponsorship, and the initial and follow-up training. Read literally, requiring proof of licensure for all personnel performing on the contract as a condition of quote acceptance requires a fully hired and fully licensed roster for a contract that has not been awarded. Would the Government: Confirm that submission of the offeror s staffing plan and a written commitment that every assigned individual will hold a valid Arizona DPS registration before performing on site, satisfies the Required Submittals? If named, individually licensed personnel are in fact required at time of quote, state that requirement expressly and explain how an offeror without a pre-existing licensed roster is expected to comply? Contract will be awarded on 09/01/2026 . Also please refer to Required for Submittals in page 13 of the solicitation. Q. Relatedly, will the Government adjust the performance start date, provide a phase-in period, or accept a phased staffing ramp to accommodate the vetting, licensing, medical screening, and training lead times required? SOW paragraph 3 prohibits an employee from commencing work until the Contracting Officer receives notification that the background investigation has been initiated, which by itself makes a 09/01/2026 full-staffing date difficult for any non-incumbent. A. Contract will be awarded on 09/01/2026 Q. Are the on-call supervisors required to hold any credentials beyond that required of the guards? A. SOW has all the requirements for the on-call supervisor Q. SOW paragraph 7 requires appropriately lettered breast and cap badges, indicating the jurisdiction from which authority is obtained. Would the Government clarify what badge, patch, and lettering it will accept; state whether the Government will approve FIRE WATCH or FIRE GUARD lettering; and identify the process and timeline for VA approval of the uniform, badge, and patch design before the start of performance? A. Please see below Q. SOW paragraph 3 places the cost of the Tier 1 background investigation on the Contractor. Please confirm the current per-person cost or fee, if any, and whether the Government charges the Contractor for fingerprinting, so that these costs can be priced. What is the expected processing time from submission of the VHA Service Center Security Request Packet to a favorable adjudication, and what is the Government s expectation if adjudication is delayed past the start of performance? A. VA will be conducting the t1 investigation at no cost of the contractor- im unsure where in the SOW put this on the contractor. Q. SOW paragraph 5(v) states that guards may be subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use on a random basis. Who administers and pays for testing, at what annual rate, and under what panel and protocol? A. T1 investigation and random testing will be at the VA cost if required. Q. Will fire guards be issued PIV cards, or a non-PIV facility identification badge? Who serves as the PIV sponsor? What is the issuance timeline relative to the start of performance? Does the Contractor bear any PIV-related cost? Is the quarterly PIV status report required by VAAR 852.204-72(g) still required if no PIV cards are issued? A. Yes, COR will be initiating and sponsoring the PIV Q. FAR 52.222-41 (Service Contract Labor Standards), 52.222-42, 52.222-43, 52.222-55, and 52.222-62 are incorporated, but no Service Contract Act wage determination is attached or referenced. Would the Government provide the applicable wage determination number, revision number, and revision date for Pima County, Arizona? Offerors cannot price a Service Contract Act-covered requirement without it. Which occupational title and code does the Government consider applicable; for example, 27101 Guard I, 27102 Guard II, or another title? Fire Guard is not a standard Service Contract Act occupation. If a specific title and code will be required, please advise so that offerors price consistently. A. 27101 Guard I Q. FAR 52.222-42 (Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires) is incorporated by reference, but the required fill-in listing classifications and the equivalent Federal grades and wage rates is not provided. Would the Government provide the completed statement? A. [X ] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).   [X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits 27101/Guard I WG-4, Step 2/$22.25 27101/Guard I Supervisor WG-4, Step 3/$23.16 Q. FAR 52.222-43 provides for price adjustment based on wage determination revisions. Please confirm the mechanism and timing for adjustments across the 36-month period of performance and confirm the anniversary date against which revisions will be measured. A. Timing: (c) The wage determination, issued under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, (41 U.S.C. chapter 67), by the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, current on the anniversary date of a multiple year contract or the beginning of each renewal option period, shall apply to this contract. If no such determination has been made applicable to this contract, then the Federal minimum wage as established by section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of1938, as amended, (29 U.S.C. 206) current on the anniversary date of a multiple year contract or the beginning of each renewal option period, shall apply to this contract. (f)The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any increase claimed under this clause within 30 days after receiving a new wage determination unless this notification period is extended in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any decrease under this clause, but nothing in the clause shall preclude the Government from asserting a claim within the period permitted by law. The notice shall contain a statement of the amount claimed and the change in fixed hourly rates (if this is a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract), and any relevant supporting data, including payroll records, that the Contracting Officer may reasonably require. Upon agreement of the parties, the contract price, contract unit price labor rates, or fixed hourly rates shall be modified in writing. The Contractor shall continue performance pending agreement on or determination of any such adjustment and its effective date. Q. Does the Government want a technical or management submission; for example a staffing plan, transition or phase-in plan, quality control plan, or recruiting and retention approach? None is listed as a required submittal or as a decision factor, yet the solicitation states that Submissions not meeting all requirements of the SOW will be considered ineligible for award, which implies a compliance review. Please confirm whether such material will be read, and whether it will be evaluated. A. All information provided will be reviewed. Q. Questions are due at 10:00 a.m. PDT on 08/20/2026 and quotes at 10:00 a.m. PDT on 08/25/2026. When does the Government expect to issue the amendment answering questions? Because several items above; particularly the missing wage determination, and the scope of SOW paragraph 15; are material to price, offerors will need the answers with meaningful time remaining. We respectfully request an extension of the quote due date if the answers are not issued at least three business days before 08/25/2026. A. Answers will be posted on 08/21/2026 Q. Many SDVOSB firms hold directly relevant fire watch experience that is never captured in CPARS, and a CPARS-only approach would assign those firms a neutral rating notwithstanding a strong and verifiable performance record. 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