MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 26, 2024
Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to section 451(c) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1-
204.51) and section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code
§ 2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Contract No. CW111422 with Palmer Staffing Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed
amount of $10,000,000. The contract’s period of performance is one year from the date of the
award.
Under the proposed contract, Palmer Staffing Services, Inc., shall provide temporary support
services.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract. In order to facilitate a response, please have your staff contact Marc Scott, Chief
Operating Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at (202) 724-8759.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Standard)
(A) Contract Number: CW111422
Proposed Contractor: Palmer Staffing Services, Inc.
Contract Amount: Minimum $10
Maximum $10,000,000
Unit and Method of Compensation: Payment will be made upon completion of work for
an individual task/purchase order.
Term of Contract: One Year from the date of Award
Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
Source Selection Method: DC Supply Schedule
(B) For a contract containing option periods, the contract amount for the base period and for each
option period. If the contract amount for one or more of the option periods differs from the
amount for the base period, provide an explanation of the reason for the difference:
Base Period Amount: Minimum $10
Maximum $10,000,000
Option Period One Amount: Minimum $10
Maximum $10,000,000
Option Period Two Amount: Minimum $10
Maximum $10,000,000
Option Period Three Amount: Minimum $10
Maximum $10,000,000
Option Period Four Amount: Minimum $10
Maximum $10,000,000
(C) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and any
significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
The purpose of the DC Supply Schedule (DCSS) program is to serve as the primary contract
action for all District agencies to acquire support for their recurring requirements. The
contract is for the provision of services under temporary support services. The social and
economic impact of the program is to allow District certified business enterprises (CBEs) the
opportunity to conduct business with the District of Columbia, thus creating additional jobs
for city residents.
In accordance with paragraph one of the DCSS terms and conditions, the District of Columbia
receives a one percent discount based on the volume of services provided under the DCSS.
This fee is based on the invoice amount and provides revenue to the District.
(D) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and the
evaluation result, including price, technical or quality, and past performance components:
DCSS solicitations are open on a continuous basis for the temporary support services category.
The solicitation for temporary support services was issued on July 31, 2017. Palmer Staffing
Services, Inc., submitted its application number TSS202314 on September 19, 2023.
Palmer Staffing Services, Inc., was selected for an award based on achieving the
following requirements as outlined in the solicitation process:
a. Accepting the DCSS terms and conditions and contract provisions for supply and
service contracts;
b. Identifying and offering prices that are no greater than those of an identified Federal
Supply Schedule that provides services or supplies consistent with the scope of the DCSS
solicitation;
c. Submitting a minimum of three satisfactory customer references demonstrating the
contractor’s ability to satisfactorily provide the services or products as identified in the
scope of the solicitation; and
d. Submitting a written certification that all personnel proposed on individual task
orders shall meet the minimum education/experience requirements as stipulated in the
federal contract being used to establish the DCSS contract.
Palmer Staffing Services, Inc., submitted its completed online application on September 19,
2023. The application was reviewed and evaluated by the Office of Contracting and
Procurement (OCP). After review and evaluation of the application and its supplementation as
required by the District, the contracting officer (CO) determined that Palmer Staffing
Services, Inc., had offered an appropriate multiple award schedule consistent with the scope
of the solicitation. OCP also established that the pricing was reasonable based on Palmer
Staffing Services, Inc., offering pricing at or below the respective federal contract pricing.
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(E) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the contract, including whether the
protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the protestor, or voluntary
corrective action by the District. Include the identity of the protestor, the grounds alleged in the
protest, and any deficiencies identified by the District as a result of the protest:
There are no bid protests related to the award of the contract.
(F) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its organization,
financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current government or private sector
contracts with requirements similar to those of the proposed contract:
Based on the CO’s review of the Dun & Bradstreet Report, dated January 4, 2024, the
CO determined that Palmer Staffing Services, Inc., has the necessary organizational
experience, technical skills, accounting and operational controls to provide the requirements
of the contract.
(G) A summary of the subcontracting plan required under section 2346 of the Small, Local, and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended,
D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq. (“Act”), including a certification that the subcontracting
plan meets the minimum requirements of the Act and the dollar volume of the portion of the
contract to be subcontracted, expressed both in total dollars and as a percentage of the total
contract amount:
Palmer Staffing Services, Inc., is a CBE vendor and therefore, it is not required to have a
subcontracting plan associated with this contract.
(H) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
The purpose of the DCSS program is to serve as the primary contract action for all District
agencies to acquire support for their recurring requirements. This contract is for provision of
services under temporary support services.
(I) The amount and date of any expenditure of funds by the District pursuant to the contract prior
to its submission to the Council for approval:
There are no expenditures against this contract.
(J) A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The Agency Fiscal Officer has certified that funds for the minimum quantity of ten dollars are
available for FY2024 and minimum-quantity funds for FY2025 have been budgeted.
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(K) A certification that the contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed contractor
has any pending legal claims against the District:
The Attorney General for the District of Columbia has reviewed and approved the subject
contract for legal sufficiency. Palmer Staffing Services, Inc., has no pending legal claims
against the District.
(L) A certification that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the proposed
contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the contractor has
worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District; or (2) a certification
that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District recovers any
outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):
The Citywide Clean Hands database report dated December 8, 2023, indicates Palmer Staffing
Services, Inc., is current with its District taxes.
(M) A certification from the proposed contractor that it is current with its federal taxes, or has
worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal government:
The contractor has certified that Palmer Staffing Services, Inc., is in compliance with federal
tax requirements.
(N) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business
enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development
and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.:
Palmer Staffing Services, Inc., is currently a certified CBE; certification number No.
LS21488102026.
(O) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers significant:
None.
(P) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from providing
services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the debarment, and the
reasons for debarment:
Palmer Staffing Services, Inc., is not listed on the Federal or District Excluded Parties List.
(Q) Any determination and findings issues relating to the contract’s formation, including any
determination and findings made under D.C. Official Code § 2-352.05 (privatization contracts):
A Determination and Findings for Contractor’s Responsibility was signed by the Contracting
Officer on January 4, 2024.
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(R) Where the contract, and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made available
online:
OCP website located at www.ocp.dc.gov.
(S) Where the original solicitation, and any amendments or modifications, will be made available
online:
OCP website located at www.ocp.dc.gov.
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 Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1101 4th Street, SW
Office of Tax and Revenue Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: March 7, 2024 Notice Number: L0011435655
PALMER STAFFING SERVICES INCORPORATED FEIN: **-***3213
1211 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 302 Case ID: 1887113
WASHINGTON DC 20036-2709
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CLUSTER
OFFICE OF FINANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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MEMORANDUM
To: Nancy Hapeman, Interim Chief Procurement Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
FROM: Alemayehu Awas Awae
Agency Fiscal Officer
DATE: March 20, 2024
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for DCSS Contracts
(CW111422 - Palmer Staffing Services, Inc.
PERIOD: — October 1, 2023, thru September 30, 2024
This is to certify that the Office of Contracting and Procurement has $10,000.00 in its FY2024
budget to cover potential costs that may be incurredif a minimum order is not achieved for the
District of Columbia Supply Schedule (DCSS) contracts.
Each DCSS contract has been established as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ)
contract, and agencies may place orders against each contract by means of an individual Task
Order (TO) or delivery order (DO). Ifno orders are placed against a DCSS contract, pursuant to
the DCSS Terms and Conditions, clause 5, the District guarantees the minimum order for each
contract in the amountof$10.00 for the base year and four option years. Any additional orders
placed on the DCSS contracts will be encumbered by the ordering agency prior to issuance.
There are approximately 420 contractors on the DCSS, and it is estimated that $10,000.00 would
be sufficient to cover the possibility of having to pay $10.00, upon request, to multiple
contractors.
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 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CLUSTER
OFFICE OF FINANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Nancy Hapeman, Interim Chief Procurement Officer
Officeof Contracting and Procurement
FROM: Alemayehu Awas 4, Awae
Agency Fiscal Officer
DATE: March 20, 2024
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for DCSS Contracts
VENDOR: CW111422 - Palmer Staffing Services, Inc.
PERIOD: — October 1, 2024 thru September 30, 2025
This is to certify that the Office of Contracting and Procurement will allocate $10,000.00 in its
FY2025 budget to cover potential costs that may be incurred if a minimum order is not achieved
for the District of Columbia Supply Schedule (DCSS) contracts.
Each DCSS contract has been established as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ)
contract, and agencies may place orders against each contract by means of an individual Task
Order (TO) or delivery order (DO).Ifno orders are placed against a DCSS contract, pursuant to
the DCSS Terms and Conditions, clause 5, the District guarantees the minimum order for each
contract in the amount of $10.00 for the base year and four option years. Any additional orders
placed on the DCSS contracts will be encumbered by the ordering agency prior to issuance.
There are approximately 420 contractors on the DCSS, and it is estimated that $10,000.00 would
be sufficient to cover the possibility of having to pay $10.00, upon request, to multiple
contractors.
Availability of FY 2025 budget is subject to approvalofbudget by the Council and Congress
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 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB
Commercial Division
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sarina Loy
Deputy Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Robert Schildkraut
Section Chief
Government Contracts Section
DATE: March 19, 2024
SUBJECT: Approval of DC Supply Schedule Contract for temporary support services
Contract Number: CW111422
Contractor: Palmer Staffing Services, Inc.
Contract Amount: IDIQ
Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000
This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced Contract and that we have
found it to be legally sufficient.
If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to call me at (202) 724-4018.
______________________________
Robert Schildkraut
400 6th Street NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3400
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AWARD/CONTRACT CBE Set-Aside
2. Contract Number 3. Effective Date 4. Solicitation/Requisition/Purchase Request/Project No.
CW111422 See Block 20C TSS202314
5. Issued By: Code 6. Administered by (If other than line 5)
Office of Contracting and Procurement
DC Supply Schedule
441- 4th Street, NW, Suite 330 - South
Washington, DC 20001
8. Name