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Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Services

GENERAL INFORMATION

VA Connecticut

950 Campbell Avenue West Haven CT 06516

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Shawn Lawrence Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov 203-932-5711

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

718 Smyth Road

Manchester NH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-04.

This solicitation is set-aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million.

The FSC/PSC is Z1DA.

The Manchester VAMC at 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104 is seeking comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair services for campus buildings exteriors.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

STATEMENT OF WORK

Service Contract – Roof and Exterior Envelope Service Contract

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The VA Medical Center in Manchester is seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair services for campus buildings exteriors. This work include window inspections and repairs as well as roof inspections and repairs. Service performance will be for the VAMC- Manchester at 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104.

2.0 BACKGROUND

VA Manchester’s building exteriors requires periodic inspections and maintenance in order to upkeep the critical exterior envelopes, including but not limited to roofs, and windows. The Facility Service, Maintenance Department, requires assistance in keeping up with the maintenance on the windows and roofs to ensure proper operations and prevent failure of the building envelope system. Our current maintenance staff is shorthanded to ensure proper maintenance is being completed as well as responding to maintenance calls, performing regular duties, and handling the increase work order requests. A service contract is needed to ensure the proper and timely execution of the inspections and maintenance of the building envelopes. Contractor shall provide an inspection of each envelope system to include windows and roofs as well as repairs to critical failed systems.

3.0 SCOPE

3.1 Item 1 – Exterior Inspection Assessment and Report

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools vehicles, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform inspection tasks functions for the requirement described in the SOW.

Contractor shall provide necessary parts and labor to perform a full building envelope inspection and assessment of Building 15 Ground and First floor as well as the associated roof. The Building was originally constructed in 1979 and has been repaired through various means throughout the years. A detailed inspection and assessment report shall be created for the following items:

· Tuckpointing assessment

· Window system assessment (Window flashing, caulking, weeps)

· Roof assessment

The building contains:

· Approximately 73 windows;

· Approximately 16,000 SF of Tremco PVC Roofing (installed in 2015)

· Approximately 14,000 SF of masonry façade.

The inspections can be completed during normal business hours.

3.2 Item 2 – Maintenance Labor Hours

The contractor shall provide on services to include labor costs for repair services related to window repairs, roof repairs, and tuckpointing repairs Contractor shall carry:

· 80 hours dedicated to window repairs

· 80 hours dedicated to roof repairs

· 80 hours dedicated to tuckpointing repairs

These maintenance hours are to be scheduled 14 calendar days in advance of any repair work.

3.3 Item 3– Materials and Parts (Non-Routine Repairs and Maintenance) The contractor shall supply parts and materials ($500 per window and 3$/sf on Roofing and masonry repairs) as needed for necessary upgrades, replacement, and repairs. If cost exceeds the agreed upon limitation, then a list of repairs required as a result of the inspection will be provided with a cost proposal for the repair within 30 days to the COR.

Repairs shall be commenced within 60 days after the need for repair has been identified by the contractor or by the COR. All repairs shall be in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s requirements and\or applicable laws, regulations, codes, etc. All parts and materials shall be of the original manufacturer’s design and specification, or equal thereto. An extension may be granted at the discretion of the COR on a case by case basis. Each request for an extension must include and explanation for the delay, and estimated time of completion, and evidence to clearly show that the contractor has made every effort to repair the system as timely as possible.

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

All work shall be completed such that the integrity of the systems is maintained. All work shall be done in accordance with OSHA, EPA regulations, NFPA codes, with particular attention to VA codes, Federal, State, and local regulations throughout the course of this service contract.

The Contractor shall submit technician certification/licensure prior to work start. Copies of these are also to be submitted with the completed checklists.

The contractor shall submit all necessary safety plans to include, but not limited to; equipment specific Lock-Out Tag Out procedures, Electrical Safety plan and SDS for any chemicals used to the COR for approval prior to working at the Medical Center.

The contractor shall schedule all site visits, to include emergencies, with the COR.

The contractor shall furnish authentic parts from the equipment manufacturer. The determination of when to replace parts is at the recommendation of the technician, with the COR’s concurrence. Additional service charges may be incurred to install parts during scheduled inspections or callbacks as specified in this agreement.

The contractor shall operate on the premises during the hours of 0700 and 1630, unless otherwise authorized by the COR.

Work sites shall be left in the same manner of cleanliness and order in which they were found. Vendor will provide their own waste disposal, if any.

All vendor technicians performing work on site must report to Facility Service in Building 6 to the contractor badge check in/out room to sign in on the contractor log and get a “Contractor” badge. Badges must be returned, and log signed out prior to departing the premises. Vendor shall then coordinate with the COR prior to performing their work.

Personnel must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. Work done under this project must comply with infection control requirements.

The contractor shall receive all deliveries of materials, equipment, tools, or other goods off of station, and bring them to the job site. The Manchester VA shall not accept deliveries for project purposes.

Special care will be taken to secure tools and construction equipment.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) must be submitted to the COR for approval for all hazardous materials before they are brought to the work site.

End of day cleanup of the work area(s) is mandatory, and all trash shall be bagged and properly disposed of offsite.

Contractor vehicles, including those of their employees, are to be parked in the lower level of Seacoast.

All travel costs associated with performance of this contract are the responsibility of the Contractor and are provided at no additional cost to the government as part of this contract. Travel costs are defined but not limited to time and vehicle costs for personnel in travel to and from job site for all duties outlined in this specification, normal shipping charges on any parts or materials covered by this contract, costs associated with the normal shipping of parts or equipment out for repair that are covered under this contract, etc.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to provide a complete calendar year schedule for scheduled maintenance tasks at the commencement of the contract.

Contractor shall provide a prioritized phone support contact list at the commencement of the contract.

Submittal of proposed equipment and materials to be used on site for review and approval by the COR.

Submittal of Contractor safety plan and lock-out tag-out plan.

Submittal of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall be provided by the contactor for all chemicals proposed to be brought to the medical center. Chemicals must be approved before they can be located on property.

6. 0 QUALIFICATIONS

1. Each respondent must have an established business, with an office and full time staff. The staff includes a "fully qualified" technician and a "fully qualified" technician who will serve as the backup.

1. "Fully Qualified" is based upon training and on experience in the field. For training, the technician(s) shall have successfully completed a formalized training program for the inspection, testing and maintenance of exterior building systems; windows, roofs, tuckpointing.

1. The technicians shall be authorized by the Contractor to perform the maintenance services. All work shall be performed by "Fully Qualified" competent technicians. The Contractor shall provide written assurance of the competency of their personnel and a list of credentials of approved technician. The CO may authenticate the training requirements, request training certificates or credentials from the Contractor at any time for any personnel who are servicing or installing any VAMC equipment. The CO and/or COR specifically reserve the right to reject any of the Contractor's personnel and refuse them permission to work on the VAMC campus.

The contract period of performance is 09/15/2025 to 09/14/2026.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

3. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services [In accordance with FAR 12.301(c) when the use of evaluation factors is appropriate, the contracting officer may (1) Insert the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services (see 12.602); or (2) Include a similar provision containing all evaluation factors required by 13.106, subpart 14.2 or subpart 15.3, as an addendum (see 12.302(d)).]

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” [NOV 2023]

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” [JAN 2025]

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020), 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023), 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021), 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024), 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016), 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020), 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021), 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018), All quoters shall submit the following:

1. Questions: Any questions must be submitted in writing no later than Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST. Answers to the questions will be posted by the following week.

2. Quote: Offeror shall provide a quote using the Line-item table above. Offerors must also provide all applicable labor rates for the solicited services so they can be compared to the applicable wage determination for compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Shawn Lawrence at Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov.

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. Options will be evaluated at time of award.

The following are the decision factors:

1. Price: Quotes will be compared by price.

1. Technical: The offeror’s quote shall be evaluated to determine if the organization has the experience and capabilities to provide the requested services IAW the Statement of Work in a timely efficient manner.

1. The contractor shall provide specification sheets for proposed equipment and include within the solicitation response.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 26 August 2025 at 17:00 EST. All quotes shall be emailed to Shawn Lawrence at Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact Shawn Lawrence, Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov Effective Date: 04/18/2025 Revision: 02