36C24123R0073 Solicitation.pdf

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within ____________ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES NO

a. Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________

(hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C24123R0073

X

07-27-2023

VISN 1 MATOC

36C241

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1 will be assigned per Task Order.

See Instructions

Heather Libiszewski-Gallien 413-584-4040 x6386

This solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set Aside. Offerors shall be verified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov by the Center for Veterans Enterprises at the time of proposal submission.

The Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 1 Construction Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for construction services in support of the VA Medical Centers and any Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC's) located within the VISN 1 New England Healthcare System. The Government intends to award approximately twenty (20) multi-discipline Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) construction contracts. The maximum limit per contract is $100,000,000 per contract over a five (5) year period, whichever comes first. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 and the Small Business Size Standard is $45M.

Solicitation and all information, notices, amendments for this solicitation will be posted on https://sam.gov/content/opportunities

The five (5) year contract period will begin upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP).

The minimum guaranteed order for each contract is one (1) task order valued at $2,000.00 with a guaranteed fee of of $2,000.00 for the life of the contract. The maximum limitation for task orders is $15M.

Seed Project 523-19-602 Install Site Security Campus Wide JP at the VAMC Jamaica Plain Campus in Boston, MA. See instructions in the solicitation and seed project attachments for more details. The magnitude of construction for the seed project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. A site visit for the seed project will be held on August 9, 2023 at 10:00AM EST. Participants are to meet the COR, Guillermo Socorro, at the main lobby of Building 1 at the VAMC Jamaica Plain, 150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.

A bid bond is not required for the overall MATOC RFP. However, a bid bond is required for the seed project.

*per task x x 52.211-10

X per task order

*see instructions 1:00PM EDT

09-06-2023

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

See Attachment Exhibit F Price Schedule Sheet and Exhibit E Base Offer Cost Breakdown.

Offerors shall submit both attachments.

00241

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Central Western Massachusetts HCS Network Contracting Office 1 421 North Main Street Leeds MA 01053-9764

Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Karla Rotondo Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

2.5 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014)

2.6 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

2.7 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE II (JUN 2009)

2.8 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.9 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

2.10 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

2.11 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

2.12 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

2.13 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

2.14 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023) ..36

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.4 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

3.5 52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2021)

4.2 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (June 2023)

4.3 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

4.4 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

4.5 52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (APR 1984)

4.6 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

4.7 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

4.8 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

4.9 52.216-32 TASK-ORDER AND DELIVERY-ORDER OMBUDSMAN (SEP 2019)

4.10 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(MAR 2023)

4.11 52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT

FOR EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS (MAY 2008)

4.12 52.223-20 AEROSOLS (JUN 2016)

4.13 52.223-21 FOAMS (JUN 2016)

4.14 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.15 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

ALTERNATE I (OCT 2022)

4.16 52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE

AGREEMENTS (DEC 2022)

4.17 52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE

AGREEMENTS (DEC 2022) ALTERNATE I (DEC 2022)

4.18 52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE

AGREEMENTS (DEC 2022) ALTERNATE II (OCT 2022)

4.19 52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN

1997)

4.20 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.21 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR

1984)

4.22 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

4.23 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

4.24 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.25 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

4.26 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

4.27 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

4.28 VAAR 852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY

(FEB 2023)

4.29 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

4.30 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.31 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.32 VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019)

4.33 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

4.34 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

4.35 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

4.36 VAAR 852.232-71 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (INCLUDING NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

4.37 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

4.38 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

4.39 VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

4.40 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 2019)

4.41 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 2019)

ALTERNATE I (APR 2019)

4.42 VAAR 852.236-90 RESTRICTION ON SUBMISSION AND USE OF EQUAL

PRODUCTS (APR 2019)

4.43 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

4.44 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.45 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) 120

4.46 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.47 MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

4.48 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Veteran Integrated Service Network (VISN) 1 Construction Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) to support the VA Medical Centers within the VISN 1 New England Healthcare System. Please see the “Instructions, Conditions, and Notice to Offerors” for more information on submission requirements.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. SCOPE: VISN 1 located within the VA New England Healthcare system, has a requirement for on-going facilities construction, alterations, and repair of buildings, structures and other real property relating to, but not limited to, civil, mechanical, plumbing, structural, electrical, heating, roofing, site work, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), for the following VISN 1 VA Facilities: (1) VA Togus, Maine;

(2) VA White River Junction, Vermont; (3) VA Manchester, New Hampshire; (4) VA Central Western MA, Northampton, Massachusetts; (5) Edith Nourse Rogers Veterans Memorial Hospital, Bedford, MA; (6) VA Boston Health Care System, MA, including the Brockton Campus, the Jamaica Plain Campus, and the West Roxbury Campus; (7) VA Providence, RI; (8) VA Connecticut Health Care System, including the West Haven Campus, and the Newington Campus; (9) any Community Based Outpatient Clinics located within VISN 1; and (10) any other VA facility and/or location within the New England Healthcare System.

1.2. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award approximately twenty

(20) MATOC, indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to support the VA Medical Centers within the VISN 1 New England Healthcare System, providing sufficient qualified contractors present offers. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set Aside. In order to be responsive to the solicitation, each SDVOSB must be verified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov by the Center for Veterans Enterprises at the time of proposal submission.

1.2.1. Awards will be made to offerors whose proposals, responsive and conforming to the RFP, are determined to be most advantageous to the Government in terms of Technical, Past Performance, Price, and other factors considered.

1.2.2. Work to be performed under the MATOC contracts shall provide construction services for projects designated for real property facilities. Most projects will be bid build type from already completed designs.

1.2.3. This is not a solicitation for a Requirements Contract.

1.3. Work performed under these multi-discipline contracts/and or Task Orders will fall under NAICS 236220. The size standard for offerors responding to this RFP is $45M, as provided in Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Therefore, the “gatekeeper”, for participation in this RFP is $45M revenue at time of submission of your offer in response to this RFP. VHA New England seeks well-qualified general and specialty trade contractors who are at or below the size standard of NAICS 236220.

1.4. CONTRACT DURATION, LIMITS AND AMOUNTS

1.4.1. The MATOC is expected to be awarded in FY24.

1.4.2. The maximum limit is $100,000,000 per contract over a five (5) year period, whichever comes first.

1.4.3. Since this MATOC will be awarded at the beginning of the FY24, it is anticipated that most contractors will meet the minimum guarantee through competitive task order awards throughout the FY.

1.5. SEED PROJECT

1.5.1. Seed project 523-19-602 Install Site Security Campus Wide JP at the VAMC

Jamaica Plain Campus in Boston, MA will be utilized for price evaluation and is expected to be awarded as a Task Order in FY24. Information regarding the seed project can be found throughout this document.

1.6. TASK ORDERS

1.6.1. As requirements develop, all eligible MATOC contractors will be provided a fair opportunity to compete for each project offered under this contract unless FAR 16.505(b)(2) exceptions apply.

1.6.2. The MATOC contracts will be administered by a Contracting Officer within the

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1.

1.6.3. Individual Task Orders will be awarded and administered by Federally appointed

Contracting Officers from NCO 1.

1.6.4. Construction performance requirements will be specified for each project in the

Task Order Request for Proposal. MATOC Awardees will compete for Task Orders among other MATOC holders. The majority of Task Orders shall be awarded based on competitive proposals received in response to the agency request for proposal.

1.7. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FOR SEED PROJECT

1.7.1. The site visit for the 523-19-602 Install Site Security Campus Wide JP will be held on August 9, 2023, at 10AM EST. Participants are to meet the COR, Guillermo Socorro, at the Main Lobby of Building 1 at the VAMC Jamaica Plain, 150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. If there are any issues, Guillermo can be reached at 617-435-8572.

1.7.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend any of the site visits. Email the following information for all attendees to Heather Libiszewski- Gallien at the following addresses: Heather.Libiszewski-Gallien@va.gov.

Firm Name Telephone Number

Visitor’s Name Vehicle Make, Model and Registration

1.7.3. This information must be provided no later than 2 days prior to the site visit in order to ensure access to the facility site. Temporary badges may be required for project site visits.

1.7.4. Information provided at the site visits shall not alter the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

1.8. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS

1.8.1. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, for proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing (via Exhibit D Proposal Inquiry Form). All requests for information (RFI) for the MATOC and seed project must be received NOT LATER THAN the tenth working day prior to the closing of the solicitation. Responses to the RFI’s received will be posted not later than five working days prior to the closing of the solicitation. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS (submit via Exhibit D Proposal Inquiry Form).

1.8.2. Any interpretations made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to our web site at: https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the lasted information.

1.8.3. All potential offerors and printing companies are required to register in the

System for Award Management (SAM) in order to view or download the plans or drawings from the website.

1.8.4. Receipt of amendments by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF1442 and by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of proposals. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective offerors via Contract Opportunities.

1.8.5. Submit the Exhibit D, Proposal Inquiry Form by email to the contracting office at the email address show below.

Subject Line: Reference No. 36C24123R0073 Email: Heather.Libiszewski-Gallien@va.gov

1.9. HAND CARRIED PROPOSALS/INVITATIONS:

1.9.1. Hand carried proposals must be brought to the VAMC Central Western

Massachusetts, (Monument Building formerly Building 20, Room 215), 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053. Offerors shall park in the parking lot across the street. Take the elevator for access to the second floor. ***The only opportunity to hand carry proposals is on the closing date specified on the SF1442 from 0800 to the time specified on the SF1442.***

1.10. WAGE DETERMINATION:

1.10.1. Construction (formerly Davis Bacon) Wage Rates are applicable to the seed project and any subsequent Task Order. Be advised the determination that is current at the time of the Task Order award is the determination that will apply for the project. Applicable wage rates can be found at: https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations, and are based on the location of the work, e.g. MA, ME, CT, VT, NH, or RI. The current wage determination for the 523-19-602 Install Site Security Campus Wide JP seed project is MA20230001 Effective July 21, 2023 (see Attachment WD MA20230001 Effective 07212023).

1.11. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS: This RFP does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of initial and subsequent proposals or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

1.12. DISPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL COPIES OF SUCCESSFUL AND

UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS: In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8 the Government will retain one electronic copy of all proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of proposals. No destruction certificate will be provided.

1.13. PROPOSAL ACCEPTABILITY: Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal, at the time of proposal submission, may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award. The offeror is hereby advised that its proposal is presumed to represent its best and final offer in response to this solicitation.

1.14. CLARIFICATIONS: Offerors may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their proposals. Requests for such clarification information does not constitute discussions.

1.15. EXCEPTIONS: If the offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify each exception and include a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements and supporting rationale shall be included in an addendum to the proposal and clearly labeled "Exceptions". An addendum is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation. (The addendum does not have a page limitation but shall only include information relevant to exceptions taken to the solicitation requirements.) The Government will assume an offeror takes no exceptions to any solicitation requirement if the offeror does not submit an addendum identifying exceptions. Offerors are advised that solicitation requirements are not necessarily negotiable and such exceptions may render an offeror's proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

Submission Requirements and Instructions

1. GENERAL PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1.1. These instructions prescribe the format of proposals and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposal data. They are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals. Carefully review this section prior to commencing proposal preparation. In order for proposals to receive full consideration for award, offerors shall ensure that the information furnished in support of the proposal is factual, accurate, and complete.

1.1.1. Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal, at the time of proposal submission may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with FAR Clause 52.215-1.

2. SOURCES OF PERSONNEL ON SELECTION BOARD

2.1. Offerors are advised that the Government reserves the right to include non-governmental employees to serve as advisors to Source Selection Evaluation Board members in the source selection process. These individuals will be authorized access to only those portions of the proposal data and discussions that are necessary to enable them to perform their respective duties. Such firms are expressly prohibited from competing on the subject acquisition and from rating proposals or recommending a selection.

2.2. In accomplishing their duties related to the source selection process, the aforementioned firms may require access to proprietary information contained in the offeror’s proposals. Therefore, pursuant to FAR 9.505-4, a contractor that gains access to proprietary information of other companies in performing advisory and assistance services for the Government must agree with the other companies to protect their information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary and refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished. The contracting officer shall obtain copies of these agreements and ensure that they are properly executed.

2.3. PROPOSAL CONTENT: Prospective offerors shall submit the proposal in two separate binders, labeled Binder 1 and Binder 2.

2.3.1. Binder # 1 contains Factor 1, Technical information and Factor 2, Past

Performance: Three (3) hard copies and one electronic copy in accordance with instructions contained herein. Binders shall be clearly identified.

2.3.2. Binder # 2 contains Factor 3 Price: Three (3) hard copies and one electronic copy in accordance with instructions contained herein. Binders shall be clearly identified.

3. PROPOSAL DUE DATE SCHEDULE AND DELIVERY LOCATIONS:

3.1. Binders and the electronic copy are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF1442. The due date for receipt of Past Performance Questionnaires from your references is the same as the date and time set for the receipt of proposals in Block 13 of the SF1442.

3.2. After compiling all required information, submit the information in accordance with the “Proposal Due Date Schedule” paragraph and Block 13 of the SF1442. Return the specified number of copies to the issuing office listed in Block 7 of the SF1442. Mark the front of the envelope/box with the following: “PROPOSAL No. 36C24123R0073, DO NOT OPEN--- Competitive Proposal

3.2.1. Delivery Locations:

VISN 1 – Proposals shall be delivered to:

By Mail: VAMC Central Western Massachusetts, ATTN: Heather Libiszewski- Gallien (Monument Building formerly Building 20, Room 215), 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053 – It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the proposal is mailed to allow time for the proposal to reach the correct office by the proposal due date and time. Note that if you overnight mail the proposal the day before the due date, the proposal will not be received at the correct office by the due date and time and will be considered late.

In-person: Hand carried proposals must be brought to the VAMC Central Western Massachusetts, (Monument Building formerly Building 20, Room 215), 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053. Offerors shall park in the parking lot across the street. Take the elevator for access to the second floor. ***The only opportunity to hand carry proposals is on the closing date specified on the SF1442 from 0800 EST to the time specified on the SF1442.***

3.3. PROPOSAL FORMAT

3.3.1. Purpose: These instructions prescribe the format of proposals and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposed data. The proposal shall include all of the information requested in the specific instructions. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP will be considered unacceptable. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will enable the Government to easily understand and perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

3.3.2. Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the evaluation committee to fully ascertain each offeror’s capability to perform all of the requirements contemplated by this solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal may become a part of the resultant contract. The data submitted with each proposal shall be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate. Excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged.

3.3.3. Written proposals shall be prepared on standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper (charts may be landscaped but must be on 8.5 x 11-inch paper) and shall be in a legible font size (10). All pages of each proposal shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the RFP number. For ease of reference, consecutive page numbering with tabs is required.

3.3.4. Binding: Elaborate format and binding are neither necessary nor desirable. All binders will be capable of lying flat when opened. Three ring binders are preferred. The cover and spine of each binder will clearly identify the offeror’s name, Binder number, RFP number, RFP title, and copy number, (e.g. copy 2 of 3). All binders will allow for easy removal and replacement of pages.

3.3.5. Indexing: Each binder will contain a “Table of Contents”. The “Table of

Contents” will identify major areas, paragraphs and subparagraphs by number and title as well as by page number and locations. Tab indexing will be used to identify Sections as appropriate.

3.3.6. Electronic Copy: Offeror is required to submit three (3) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy in response to this solicitation. If the file is too large to send via email, the offeror may send multiple emails with multiple files (maximum file size allowed via email is 40MB, suggest requesting positive confirmation of receipt. See Self-Service - Microsoft Exchange: Email Sending Limits (va.gov) regarding file size).

3.3.7. If revised proposals are requested, all proposal revisions shall be submitted on colored paper as page changes with each page identified by date and page number. Revised pages shall be printed on one side and punched with a 3-hole punch along the left margin. The number of revised copies to be submitted is the same as the initial proposal, including one electronic copy.

3.4. PROPOSAL CONTENTS: Each offeror’s proposal shall be submitted as set forth below and all information shall be confined to the appropriate part to facilitate independent evaluation. Proposals which do not include the requested minimum information may be eliminated from further consideration for award.

3.4.1. BINDER 1-FACTOR 1, TECHNICAL INFORMATION. The Technical proposal shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions. Failure to provide a Technical proposal in accordance with the solicitation may render an offeror’s proposal incomplete and ineligible for award. Offerors are strongly cautioned to follow the format in the Technical instructions. Include the question before each narrative. This will allow for ease of evaluation. Technical Proposals shall not include price or pricing information.

3.4.2. General Instructions: The Technical proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the instruction contained herein. In no case shall statements such as “we comply with the requirements of the contract” or its equivalent be acceptable to meet the requirements of this request for proposal. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP will be considered unacceptable. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will enable the Government to easily understand and perform a thorough and fair evaluation. This should preclude the rejection of a proposal due to items not being addressed.

3.4.3. The Government intends to use the Project Information Sheet (Exhibit A) for the evaluation of experience. The Government acknowledges that this will involve discussion of some of the same projects discussed in Past Performance. While Past Performance examines how an offeror performed in the past to determine the probability of success on future projects, this factor examines the offeror’s experience with project management, execution, and understanding of the project requirements. Project management includes the full spectrum of activities such as:

estimating, proposal preparation, subcontract purchasing and management, work scoping and planning, construction superintendent duties, quality controls, safety and infection controls. Contractors must adequately address the identified factors for award.

3.4.4. OFFERORS ARE CAUTIONED TO READ ALL SECTIONS OF THE

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR TECHNICAL

PROPOSALS, AS YOUR ANSWERS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS FOUND IN THESE SECTIONS.

3.4.5. BINDER 1 FACTOR 2 PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION. Past

Performance includes current on-going (present) performance. Do not include price or pricing information in this section. Failure to provide past performance information may render an offeror’s proposal incomplete and ineligible for award.

3.4.6. Offerors shall discuss, using the Project Information Sheet for Contractors

(Exhibit A), their performance for a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five

(5) completed projects. Offerors are strongly cautioned to complete Exhibit A in its entirety, in the format provided, and provide as much detail as possible (use as much space as necessary). Failure to do so may eliminate your proposal from consideration for award.

3.4.7. Offerors should consider the currency and relevancy of the Past performance information. This information shall address relevant contracts held within the last seven (7) years.

3.4.8. Offerors should include with their proposal information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror's correction actions. Include construction awards, customer letters of commendation, etc., with points of contact and telephone numbers.

3.4.9. Past Performance References – (REQUIRED and must be submitted by the client/evaluator directly to the Contracting Officer) – Offerors shall prepare and submit to prior client(s) up to two (2) Past Performance Evaluation

Questionnaires (Exhibit B) for projects listed under Factor 1; Technical Expertise shall have a form completed (Exhibit A).

3.4.9.1. Completed Performance Questionnaire shall be submitted to the Contracting

Office not later than the closing date for receipt of proposal shown on the SF1442. Email is preferred to Heather.Libiszewski-Gallien@va.gov. The subject line shall state 36C24123R0073 Past Performance for (Name of Company.) NOTE: Offerors must not review the Past Performance Questionnaire prior to submission. They must be submitted by the client/evaluator directly to the Contracting Officer.

3.4.9.2. Offerors should follow-up and encourage references to get the questionnaires to the Contracting Officer in a timely manner. Do not include copies of the letters or questionnaires in the proposal

3.4.10. BINDER 2 FACTOR 3, OFFER DOCUMENTS AND PRICE

INFORMATION:

3.4.10.1. Offer–Complete in its entirety the “Offeror” portion of the SF1442. An official having the authority to contractually bind your company must sign the SF1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. One copy of the SF1442 is required to have an original signature.

3.4.11. Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors: Include in your proposal only the Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-8 contained in this solicitation. All other required representations and certifications are to be completed online in the System for Award Management (SAM).

3.4.11.1. All potential offerors are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to complete the annual Representations and Certifications. Ensure your System for Award Management (SAM) information is up to date. In addition, all SDVOSB SDVOSB’s must be verified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov by the Center for Veterans Enterprises at the time the proposal is submitted.

3.4.12. Seed Project Requirements: For evaluation purposes, all Offerors will be required to submit a price proposal for the seed project.

3.4.12.1.1. The magnitude of construction for the seed project is between

$5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

3.4.12.1.2. A bid bond is required for the seed project.

3.4.12.1.3. Refer to the following attachments for the development of your proposal for the 523-19-602 Install Site Security Campus Wide JP seed project.

523-19-602 Task Order RFP

523-19-602 Specifications 523-19-602 Project Manual Part 1 523-19-602 Project Manual Part 2 523-19-602 Drawings Pages 1 to 9 523-19-602 Drawings Pages 10 to 18 523-19-602 Drawings Pages 19 to 23 523-19-602 Drawings Pages 24 to 30 523-19-602 Drawings Pages 31 to 68

3.4.12.2. Offerors shall provide all price information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for Government's analysis and evaluation of price for the seed project.

The Government is not and does not intend to request certified cost or pricing data.

3.4.12.3. Provide pricing for the seed project on the Price Schedule Sheet (Exhibit F) and a Base Offer Cost Breakdown (Exhibit E) for Item 1 only, do not price the deducts.

3.4.12.4. Complete VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting –

Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction for the seed project.

This certification can be found in the clause section of the solicitation.

Proposal Evaluation and Basis for Award

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.1. GENERAL:

1.1.1. The Government intends to award approximately twenty (20) contracts to qualified offerors deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whose proposals conform to the RFP's requirements and represent the Best Value to the Government. The Best Value is the most advantageous offer, price and other factors considered, and consistent with the Government's stated importance of evaluation criteria. This may result in award being made to a higher-rated, higher-priced offeror where the Contracting Officer determines that the Past Performance and Technical capability of the higher-priced offeror outweighs the cost difference.

1.1.2. To arrive at a Best Value decision, the Contracting Officer will integrate the evaluation of Past Performance, Technical and Price. Past Performance and Technical, which are of equal weight, but when combined are significantly more important than Price.

1.1.3. While the Government and the Contracting Officer will strive for maximum objectivity, the evaluation process, by its nature, is subjective and therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the entire evaluation process.

1.1.4. The source selection process will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.3, source selection procedures. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria listed in

“Evaluation Factors and Basis for Award.”

1.1.5. The Contracting Officer will conduct proposal compliance review after closing for determination of basic proposal adequacy prior to providing the proposals to the board. Failure to provide a complete proposal consisting of all factors and the pricing for the seed project, or other applicable sections, may result in the proposal being removed from further consideration for award.

1.1.6. Noncompliance with the RFP requirements may raise serious questions regarding an offeror’s technical and/or cost performance and may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration for contract award. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP will be considered unacceptable. A Proposal that is not presented in an orderly format may be considered noncompliant with solicitation instructions, not evaluated, and removed from consideration for award. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will be easy for the Government to understand and will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

1.1.7. Although the assessment of Past Performance as a specific evaluation factor is separate and distinct from the Determination of Responsibility required by FAR Part 9, Past Performance information obtained herein will be used during the Government’s responsibility determination. The Government also reserves the right to obtain additional information solely for the purpose of making a responsibility determination from all offerors after receipt of proposals. Requests for responsibility information do not constitute discussions.

1.1.8. ENFORCEABILITY OF PROPOSAL: The proposal must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation. The Government will rely on such information in the award of a contract. By submission of the offer, the Offeror agrees that all items proposed (if applicable e.g., key personnel, plans, etc.) will be utilized for the duration of the contract and any substitutions will require prior Contracting Officer's approval.

1.1.9. The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her proposal. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the fact and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected.

1.1.10. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at any time prior to award if such action is in the Government's best interest; award a contract to other than the offeror submitting the lowest price(s) or highest technically rated;

and award contracts to offerors submitting a proposal determined by the Government to be the most advantageous to the Government.

1.1.11. SDVOSB’s must be verified in the Veteran Small Business Certification

(VetCert) database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov by the Center for Veterans Enterprises.

1.1.12. JOINT VENTURE AND MENTOR PROTÉGÉ INFORMATION Instructions to Offerors (Joint Ventures and Mentor Protégé Offerors Only):

1.1.12.1. Joint Ventures are required to certify that they comply with the requirement for SDVOSB set asides prior to award. Joint Venture firms must additionally submit a certification stating the parties to the joint venture have entered into a joint venture agreement that fully complies with paragraph (c) of 852.219-73, located in the General Conditions. Failure to submit the certification will render the offer ineligible for award.

2. EVALUATION FACTORS AND BASIS FOR AWARD:

2.1. Evaluation factors consist of Past Performance, Technical and Price. Past Performance and Technical, which are of equal weight, but when combined are significantly more important than Price. The evaluation process is as follows:

2.1.1. The Government will assign ratings for the offeror's technical proposal, at the subfactor level, using an adjectival rating that combines technical merit and proposal risk that most accurately defines the offeror's performance risk considering all subfactors identified in this section. The technical evaluation will be divided into six (6) subfactors. Subfactor 1, Capability and Experience, is more important than Subfactors 2 through 6, which are of equal importance.

2.1.2. The Government will evaluate the offeror's past performance to determine the level of confidence that the contractor will successfully perform the current requirement. The Government will rate an offeror's Past Performance for projects identified in their Offer under Factor 1 (Exhibit A), Technical Expertise, offeror provided past performance meeting the requirements of this section, and other related experience the Government obtains. The Government may evaluate present and past performance information by using data independently obtained from other Government or commercial sources, including, but not limited to:

Government databases; personal business experience with the offeror; and information provided in the Project Information Sheet for Contractors, (Exhibit A); Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaires, (Exhibit B) completed by the offeror’s references. Past Performance will be evaluated utilizing a Performance Risk Rating considering all potential evaluation criteria identified in this section.

2.1.3. The Price will be evaluated on the basis of its fair and reasonableness to the Government. “Best Value” means the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. Government will evaluate the reasonableness of the total proposed price for the seed project that will be used for price evaluation. The VA presently does not have funding for the seed project, but has a reasonable expectation of funding and intends to make award in FY24.

2.2. PROCESS: The following process will be used to determine the best value for selection of the MATOC basic contract award.

2.2.1. The Government intends to use the “Best Value” tradeoff process source selection approach in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. To arrive at a Best Value decision, the Source Selection Authority, using the SSEB documentation will integrate the evaluation of Past Performance, Technical and Price. Past Performance and Technical, which are of equal weight, but when combined are significantly more important than Price. The firms that represent the best value to the Government will be selected for award of a MATOC basic contract. The VA will award to as many offerors as it deems is in its best interest.

2.2.2. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)).

Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical approach. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

2.3. The Government reserves the right to waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. If a minor clerical error has occurred, then the offeror may be given an opportunity to correct the minor error within the constraints of the "clarifications" process.

3. FACTOR 1 TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

3.1. The Government will assign ratings for the offeror's technical proposal, at the subfactor level, using an adjectival rating that combines technical merit and proposal risk that most accurately defines the offeror's performance risk considering all subfactors identified in this section. The technical evaluation will be divided into six

(6) subfactors. Subfactor 1, Capability and Experience, is more important than Subfactors 2 through 6, which are of equal importance.

3.2. Offerors are cautioned to review the full solicitation, Special MATOC Requirements attachment, and General Contract Requirements attachment prior to completing the technical requirements to ensure they meet the minimum requirements found in these documents. Each question should be covered in sufficient detail to clearly address all required information. Answer questions in order presented. You are NOT limited to the space provided; use as much space as necessary to provide answers. It is advisable to state the question then give the answer. This will aid in the evaluation.

3.3. In the event you reference another document or part of the proposal you must be clear as to where the information can be found to answer the particular question(s).

Such statements as see Company profile or see Safety Plan are not acceptable. You must indicate on what page of the proposal the answer can be found in the referenced document.

3.4. The Project Management data is obtained for the purpose of evaluating technical capability in performance of future task order projects. The offeror is required to provide required information to show experience and capability to manage multiple disciplined projects.

3.5. SUBFACTOR 1 CAPABILITY AND EXPERIENCE

3.5.1. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s experience with facilities construction, alterations, and repair of buildings that involve multiple trades and the ability to obtain adequate payment protections (performance and payment bonds and alternative payment protections for construction contracts as prescribed in FAR 28.102). Higher ratings will be given to offerors that demonstrate experience in the completion of multi-discipline/multi-trade projects in hospital environments.

3.5.1.1. Describe your experience and capability in successfully managing facilities construction, alterations, and repair of buildings as a prime contractor or subcontractor within the last seven (7) years where multiple trades were involved. Prepare a Project Information Sheet for Contractors (Exhibit A) for a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) completed projects.

Project magnitude shall be in the price range of $250,000 and $15,000,000.

The seven (7) years on previous experience shall be calculated from the solicitation issue date.

3.5.1.2. Provide a letter from the offeror’s surety company addressing ability to obtain bonding and the limits of bonding capacity per project, per aggregate.

The inability of an offeror to have the ability to obtain adequate payment protections (performance and payment bonds and alternative payment protections for construction contracts as prescribed in FAR 28.102) will exclude them from award.

3.5.2. SUBFACTOR 2 ORGANIZATION

3.5.3. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed team to ensure adequate coverage to support the VISN 1 facilities to ensure successful oversight/performance of the work.