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X 36C10E19Q0320 09-10-2019 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Office of Acquisition 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

SEE STATEMENT OF WORK

Eural A. Bennett

(414) 217-3696 eural.bennett1@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration 1800 G Street NW Washington

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20006 10-10-2019 See CONTINUATION Page

PROJECT TITLE: FORT HARRISON ROOF REPLACEMENT IAW THE

STATEMENT OF WORK.

PROJECT LOCATION: FORT HARRISON, MT. 59636

MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION IS BETWEEN $100,000 - $250,000.

THIS PROJECT IS SET ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE DISABLED

VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SDVOSB) THAT ARE

CAPABLE OF MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS HEREIN.

CONTRACTOR MUST BE REGISTERED IN SAM.GOV PRIOR TO AWARD.

REGISTRATION CAN BE MADE AT: https://www.sam.gov

PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.

AN ORGANIZED SITE VISIT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR WEDNESDAY

SEP.

2019 AT 12:00 PM.

SITE VISIT P.O.C. SAM JONES, (406) 495-2032

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STATEMENT OF WORK

ROOF REPLACEMENT

VBA Regional Office Ft Harrison MT.

0. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

0. The VBA Reginal Office (RO) in FT Harrison has a requirement to replace the roof of building 167 located at 3633 Veterans drive, MT. 59636. The roof is approximately fifteen years old and suffers leaks during rain. This roof project requires a qualified Roof Contractor to perform roof replacement according to US standard roof industry practices.

0. The building is one story level 23,568.1 Square Feet (SF) duel surface structure consisting of a 3-tab asphalt shingles and single ply PVC membrane roofing. The contractor must show the transition method where two roofing material intersect.

0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

0. The contractor must inspect the complete area of the roofing including supporting structure to determine presence of any existing damage. All measurements and dimensions must be confirmed by the contractor.

0. The Contractor shall provide labor (personnel), material, equipment, and supervision to complete the technical requirements in this Statement of Work. The Contractor shall be responsible for hiring labor, equipment vendors and shall follow security and safety directives as explained by the COR. Total Period of Performance to Completion shall be as indicated herein paragraph 8.

0. The Contract Crew shall not be admitted to areas of the property outside the areas designated for the project work except with permission by the COR or SSD Chief. The Contractor shall address the impact of the consequent disruption caused by the proposed work.

0. SCOPE OF WORK

0. The Contractor shall be required to prepare reports, bill of materials, quality control schedules, material product data, shop drawings, and construction costs. These documents shall provide the necessary interfaces, coordination, and communication among the COR, Chief SSD, and Contractor for the delivery of a complete roof project.

0. Logistics:

2. Electrical source available

2. Water source available

2. Provide temporary Water Closet on site for contract crew.

2. Provide temporary overhead protection at building entrances where roof replacement work is being conducted.

0. Determine Integrity of Base Roof System:

3. Plywood deck on existing vertical battens

3. Bitumen underlayment

3. Batten system

3. Ridge & hip caps, flashing at valleys, and rake & eave edges.

3. Plumbing stack flashing and rise wall flashing

3. Wood Fascia

3. Louvers at gable ends

3. Gutters & Downspouts

0. Removals:

4. Coordinate with COR for the temporarily remove rooftop equipment. Dispose of all abandoned equipment. Upon completion of roofing, reinstall functional equipment and avoid penetrating the roof.

4. Remove all existing shingles. (NOTE: Remove only as much roof area as can be covered with plywood deck and underlayment the same day.)

4. Cut exterior vent pipes below eaves; reroute piping outside of eaves to avoid penetrating the roof.

4. Remove damaged wood (battens, framing, fascia and trim); replace with new.

4. Remove existing gutters & downspouts; Replace with commercial grade

4. Contractor shall remove construction debris before it becomes an impediment to RO operations.

0. Wood Framing, Deck & Trim:

5. Visually inspect any damaged or missing wood framing and painted wood trim for significant damage, cracks or rot. Replace all damaged or missing wood.

0. Assume 20% of the roof wood framing and trim to be replaced.

0. Re-secure loose wood found in fair to excellent condition with additional fasteners.

0. Treated lumber shall be termite resistant; ELOT-EN 338 treated with wood preservatives ACC.

0. All wood fasteners shall be Stainless Steel Type 316.

5. Wood Deck:

1. Marine-grade plywood, 15 - 18mm (approx. 5/8-inch) thick.

1. Fasten to existing vertical battens at 300mm (12 inches) on center maximum.

1. Allow 3mm (1/8 inch) space for expansion between adjacent plywood sheets.

1. Adjust sheet sizes so that all vertical edges are centered on vertical battens.

5. Wood for Fascia: Cedar, cut to match existing profile.

2. Secure trim to ends or sides of rafters with appropriate fastener, spaced at top and bottom of rafter, minimum 13mm (1/2-inch) from end of rafter.

2. Ends of trim (at splices) shall be located over and at mid-point of rafter ends.

2. Prime and paint trim boards upon completion of installation, with best quality grade acrylic primer and paint; colors to match existing.

0. Underlayment:

6. Underlayment: 1-layer, granular surfaced APP modified bitumen. 2.5mm thick (minimum) x 1m x 10m roll, mechanically fastened to plywood deck. No Torching.

0. Install the membrane consistent with good roofing practice, such that all laps shed water. Always work from the low point to the high point of the roof.

0. Apply a 1m wide continuous strip in valleys before the membrane is applied to the eaves. Following placement along the eaves, continue application of the membrane up the roof. The entire roof deck is to receive membrane underlayment.

0. Overlap sides 75mm (3 inches) minimum and end laps 150mm (6 inches).

0. Turn up underlayment 75mm (3 inches) minimum at rooftop abutments, and rise walls.

0. Final strip of underlayment shall completely wrap ridge and hip boards

0. Wood Batten System

7. Lumber Sizes:

0. Vertical Battens: 18-20mm (3/4-inch) high by 50mm (2-inches) wide.

0. Horizontal Battens: 18-20mm (1-inch) by 50mm (2-inches) wide.

0. Ridge & Hip Boards: 38mm (1-1/2-inches) by 188mm (7-1/2-inches).

0. Wood Treatment: treated against water borne elements and insects resistant; ELOT-EN 338 treated with wood preservatives ACC.

7. Battens shall be cut to size. Ends of adjoining battens shall be beveled cut to fit.

7. Secure battens to wood deck on top of underlayment using appropriate fastener.

2. Nail: Stainless steel ring shank nails, 11-gauge diameter of sufficient length to penetrate 19mm (3/4-inch) into or through the thickness of the deck or batten.

2. Screw: #8 diameter stainless steel wood screw.

7. Vertical Battens:

3. Pre-drill fastener holes 300mm on-center in vertical battens; apply mastic compatible with the underlayment to the holes prior to fastening.

3. Secure vertical battens to wood deck after underlayment is installed, using appropriate fasteners spaced 300mm (12-inches) on-center.

3. Install vertical battens positioned over rafter or structural support and at 600mm (24-inches) on-center (maximum).

7. Horizontal Battens:

4. Position perpendicular to the roof slope on top of vertical battens at approximately 600mm (24-inches) on-center; coordinate exact spacing with metal roof profile. Fasten horizontal battens to each vertical batten.

7. Ridge & Hip Boards:

5. Secure ridge and hip boards along ridges and hips, anchoring to substrate with appropriate fasteners installed in toe-nailed position, spaced 300mm (12-inches) on-center, staggered, each side of nailer.

0. Flashing:

8. Valley flashing:

0. Valley flashing metal shall be 450mm wide; roof metal shall overhang flashing with 300mm (12 inches) between edges of roof metal on opposite sides of valley.

0. ‘W’ profile (raised center); fold side edges up 38mm (1.5 inch) towards center.

0. Valley metal shall be one continuous sheet from eave to ridge. Top edge shall turn up at ridge board and be fully concealed under ridge cap. Bottom edge shall extend past roof edge to drain into gutter.

8. Plumbing Stack

1. Two-piece galvanized flashing, fabricated for actual pipe size, with base flanges 300mm x 300mm, height to be 200mm (minimum) above top of roof metal; all seams soldered.

0. Primary galvanized flashing boot installed onto underlayment.

0. Umbrella (bonnet) flashing to cover top of boots, secured at top with adjustable draw band; top of umbrella set in sealant.

1. Sealant: Polyurethane or acrylic urethane sealant Type II, Grade NS.

8. Edge Flashing:

2. Eave edge flashing: Install prior to underlayment installation. Underlayment shall extend past horizontal face of edge flashing. Horizontal face of edge flashing shall extend over the roof deck for 100mm (minimum); vertical face of edge flashing shall turn down and extend to gutter, terminating in drip edge.

2. Rake (barge) edge flashing: install after underlayment installation. Underlayment shall extend past horizontal face of edge flashing. Horizontal face of edge flashing shall extend over the roof deck for 100mm (minimum); vertical face of edge flashing shall turn down 25mm (minimum) to cover edge of deck boards and shall terminate in angled drip edge.

0. Roof panels

9. Asphalt Shingle

0. Type – Laminated

0. Manufacturer - Malarkey

0. Color – Match existing

9. Fasteners: polyester coated galvanized fasteners, with integral rubber gasket. Color to match roof panel color. Consult manufacturer for fastener lengths appropriate to specific applications.

9. Fabricate sheets cut to length for a continuous sheet from eave to ridge with no end laps.

9. Install to align side laps at adjacent sheets for a continuous look. Provide continuous non-hardening sealant between sheets at side laps.

9. Mechanically fasten sheets to horizontal wood battens at 600mm on center (maximum) in all directions, with 18mm minimum embedment in substrate. At side laps, fasten sheets together with 12mm minimum long fasteners at 600mm on center (maximum).

9. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations to allow for metal movement and expansion.

9. Provide continuous insect screening at eave edges, valleys, gable edges, penetrations and wherever gaps would allow insect or rodent entry into the space between the underside of the roof panel and the top of deck. Securely attach all edges.

0. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

0. VBA does not make representations or warranties of whatsoever kind or nature, either expressed or implied, as to the quality, level of completion, accuracy, extent of compliance with the standards, codes and requirements described or referred to in this SOW, or the extent of coordination between or among the documents provided to the Contractor.

0. Neither the FHRO’s nor VBA’s review, approval, or acceptance of, nor payment for the services required under this contract shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this contract or any cause of action against the Contractor arising out of the performance of this contract.

0. VBA has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable always and places during the term of the contract. VBA-OAF may perform quality assurance inspections [QAI] and to confirm the work is being performed according to the Statement of Work.

0. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR

0. The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all construction and other services furnished under this contract. The Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its construction and other services.

0. The Contractor shall identify a Project Manager who shall be responsible for the overall management of this Contract.

0. The Contractor is responsible for safety and shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety and similar matters. The Contractor shall promptly report all accidents resulting in lost time, disabling, or fatal injuries to the COR.

0. Contractor's Five-Year Workmanship Warranty: Furnish a written warranty agreeing to repair/replace defective installation and workmanship labor causing leakage of water, deterioration of materials, and other failures of the installed system, sealants, painting, coatings, and related work on this project, to perform as required within the warranty period.

0. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

0. The Contractor shall be responsible for all required materials, equipment and personnel to manage, administer, and supervise the roof project. All workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner as determined of VBA-OAF.

0. The Contractor will be permitted to use the area within the compound for operation of construction equipment and temporary facilities. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any additional off compound storage areas required.

0. The Contractor shall be responsible for connection of temporary utilities to existing utilities including water and power. All temporary connections to local water and power shall be coordinated with the Ft Harrison RO. Cost of utilities will be paid by the VBA.

0. CRITERIA

0. The Contractor shall construct the roof deck replacement project in accordance with U.S. codes and standards. VBA will review and comment on the Contractor’s submissions using the following codes and standards:

1. Underwriters Laboratory Requirements for a Class B fire-rated roof assembly

1. Factory Mutual wind uplift requirements

1. National Roofing and Contractors Association, Roofing and Waterproofing Manual

1. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association for roof system details

1. American Society for Testing & Materials, roofing, waterproofing & bituminous materials

1. International Building Code, to include structural load and roof drainage requirements

0. DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

0. The Contractor shall commence work under this contract promptly, execute the work diligently, and achieve completion and acceptance of the roof project including final cleanup of the premises within the contract period specified.

0. Milestones:

Award of Contract Day 0 Pre-construction Submittals

0. Project Completion: Furnish surplus roof materials, one copy of maintenance and operating information, and catalog cuts of all items installed.

0. SECURITY:

0. This is a non-classified project.

1. SAFETY

0. General. The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures that will:

1. safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to contractor operations and activities;

1. avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and

1. control costs in the performance of this contract.

For these purposes, the Contractor shall:

2. Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs and signal lights;

2. Comply with the standards issued by any local government authority having jurisdiction over occupational health and safety issues; and

2. Take any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for this purpose.

1. RECORDS. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of exposure data on all accidents incident to work performed under this contract resulting in:

1. Death

1. Traumatic injury

1. Occupational disease

1. Damage to or theft or loss of property. Material, supplies, or equipment

1. Subcontracts. The Contractor shall be responsible for its subcontractors’ compliance with this clause

1. Written Program. Before starting the work, the Contractor shall:

1. Submit a written proposal for implementing this clause; and

1. Meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the overall safety program.

1. HOURS OF OPERATION 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

1. GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

2. This plan is designed to provide an effective surveillance method to promote effective contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor contractor performance, advise the contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to conduct quality assurance to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

1. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

3. The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name or position title, to act for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.

3. The COR for this contract is the Karla Lowey, phone number: (801) 326-1800.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION 1 – PRICE SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall provide all permits, labor, tools, equipment, materials and supervision to perform the work indicated in the Statement of Work (SOW).

REGIONAL OFFICE ROOF REPLACEMENT. IAW THE PROJECT STATEMENT OF WORK

JB

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Quote/bidding materials are available in electronic format only and are available to prime contractors that meet the SBA size standards for a small business under NAICS code 238160. Prime contractors may share bidding materials with subcontractors and suppliers as necessary. However, all questions shall be submitted through/by the prime contractors on behalf of their subcontractors and suppliers.

Construction Magnitude: IAW VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction is between $100,000 and $250,000.

Bonding: Bonds are required for this.

Oral Statements: No oral statements made by VA employees other than the Contracting Officer, or other interested parties will take precedence over the written terms and conditions of the solicitation or resultant contract.

Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 12:00 PM.

Questions Regarding the Solicitation and Project: Shall be submitted in writing to Eural Bennett, Contracting Officer, via e-mail at eural.bennett1@va.gov. Questions will be accepted up to 2:00 pm (CST) on Oct. 4, 2019. The government is not obligated to answer any questions submitted after this date. Furthermore, all questions shall be submitted by the prime contractor(s) on behalf of their subcontractor(s) and supplier(s) to the Contracting Officer. Questions submitted by subcontractors and/or suppliers directly to the Contracting Officer will be rejected and not answered.

Quotation Due Date: Quotes are to be submitted electronically to eural.bennett1@va.gov by 5:00 p.m.

(CST) on the date indicated in Block 10 of the SF18.

Basis of Award: Award will be made based on price, past performance, and technical qualifications/experience.

· Price – Firm Fixed Price. The total price shall be placed in Section B of the RFQ.

· Past performance and relevant experience of the offeror – The offeror shall list a minimum of two contracts and/or subcontracts similar/comparable in scope that they have held over the past three (3) years to demonstrate their prior experience in supplying this type of service.

· Technical – Each offeror’s technical proposal will be evaluated to determine if the offeror provides a sound, compliant approach that meets the requirement of the Statement of Work (SOW) and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of those requirements.

Proposal Content: Contractor’s proposal shall contain the following items;

1. SF 18, Request for Quotation, completed and signed. Signature shall be from an authorized company representative who has authority to bind the company/corporation. Include company DUNS number.

2. Completed Price Schedule.

3. Completed Representations and Certifications.

4. SF30, acknowledgment of Amendments, if issued.

2.1 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Fort Harrison, Montana (Lewis & Clark County)

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Sam Jones Address: Ft Harrison - VA Regional Office 3633 Veterans Drive Bldg. 167 Fort Harrison, MT. 59636 Telephone: (406) 495-2032 (End of Provision)

2.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238160.

(2) The small business size standard is $15 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204–7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(vii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xix) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xx) 52.225-4, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $80,317, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $80,317 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxi) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiii) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[X](i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[X](ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

[](iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[](iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Certification.

[](v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification.

[](vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

[](vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[](A) Basic.

[](B) Alternate I.

[](viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 90 days after receipt of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by . The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

(End of Clause)

4.2 52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL ITEMS) (JAN 2019)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(ii) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(iii) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(v) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vi) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(vii) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(viii) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note).

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

(i) 52.232-1, Payments (APR 1984).

(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002).

(iii) 52.232-11, Extras (APR 1984).

(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (JAN 2017)

(v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013).

(vi) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013).

(vii) 52.233-1, Disputes (MAY 2014).

(viii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2019).

(ix) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) (Applies to contracts valued at $30,000 or more).

(ii) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126) (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the micro-purchase threshold).

(iii) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000 (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 65) (Applies to supply contracts over $15,000 in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).

(iv) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (applies to contracts of $150,000 or more).

(v) 52.222-36, Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over $15,000, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States). (For purposes of this clause, ``United States'' includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)

(vi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts of $150,000 or more).

(vii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500 that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and will be performed in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, or the outer Continental Shelf).

(viii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627) (Applies to all solicitations and contracts).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the following information with regard to applicable directives or notices: Document title(s), source for obtaining document(s), and contract performance location outside the United States to which the document applies).

(ix) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia)).

(x) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia.))

(xi) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) (E.O. 13423) (Applies to services performed on Federal facilities).

(xii) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693)(applies to contracts for products as prescribed at FAR 23.804(a)(1)).

(xiii) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of refrigeration equipment and air conditioners).

(xiv) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (Unless exempt pursuant to 23.204, applies to contracts when energy-consuming products listed in the ENERGY STAR® Program or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will be—

(A) Delivered;

(B) Acquired by the Contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility;

(C) Furnished by the Contractor for use by the Government; or

(D) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance).

(xv) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant or as a solvent; or contracts for maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices).

(xvi) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent; or contracts for construction of buildings or facilities.

(xvii) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to contracts for supplies, and to contracts for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use in the United States or its outlying areas, if the value of the supply contract or supply portion of a service contract exceeds the micro-purchase threshold and the acquisition—

(A) Is set aside for small business concerns; or

(B) Cannot be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.502-2), and does not exceed $25,000).

(xviii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY…