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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?

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

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

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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 _____________________________).

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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.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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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.

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

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36C24125R0036

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 Contracting Officer 623 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI 02909

Judith.Ruggiero@va.gov

Jodi Ruggiero Judith.Ruggiero@va.gov The VA Connecticut Healthcare System, consisting of two campuses West Haven and Newington, has a requirement for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for mechanical construction services. The maximum contract limitation is $7,000,000 or a five-year period of performance, whichever occurs first.

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Offerors shall be certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov at the time of proposal submission.

The NAICS Code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, and the small business size standard is $19 million.

The five (5) year period of performance will begin upon award of a contract.

The minimum guaranteed order is one (1) task order valued at $2,000. The maximum order limitation is $1,000,000.

Bid guarantees, performance, and/or payment protections will be included at the task order level and are not required for this solicitation.

All information in block 11, 12a, 12b, 13b, are not applicable to this solicitation. The information in those paragraphs are task order specific and will be addressed during task order solicitation.

All offerors must be registered in SAM at the time of proposal submission: https:\\sam.gov.

See instructions for pertinent solicitation information.

4:00 pm

EST

02-18-2025

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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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

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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

Coefficient percentage to be entered in price schedule on page 6.

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 Warranted Contracting Officer

VA Financial Services Center Tungsten e-Invoice email:

VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

Judith Ruggiero

VA-VHA-RPOE-2022-296595

Table of Contents

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

COEFFICIENT

Mechanical Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for VA Connecticut Healthcare System

Contract Coefficient to be applied to all task orders.

The period of performance is award plus five year period or $7,000,000 maximum contract limit, whichever comes first.

Introduction

1. Scope: The VA Connecticut Healthcare System, with campuses in West Haven and Newington, has a need for mechanical construction services for the maintenance, alterations, and repair of buildings, structures, or other real property projects.

2. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award one (1) indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) contract.

3. Work performed under these contracts/and or Task Orders will fall under NAICS 238220. The size standard for offerors responding to this RFP is $19M, as provided in Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning.

4. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm fixed price, IDIQ contract for construction services.

5. Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted via email to Judith.

Ruggiero@va.gov by 4:00PM EST on January 29, 2025. Subject line of the email shall state “ Mechanical SATOC RFI”.

6. Offerors are strongly encouraged to frequently check Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities for any changes made to the solicitation.

7. 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.

8. There is no “seed project” associated with this solicitation. Offerors are expected to use their own means and methods to determine their proposal coefficient.

9. This IDIQ SATOC will not include design-build projects. No task orders will be solicited for design-build services.

10. A bid guarantee is not required for this solicitation. Bid guarantees may be required on a task order level and will be addressed at the task order request for proposal. Note that this solicitation does require a surety letter stating that bonding is obtainable and the limits available to the offeror.

11. Each offeror is to provide the coefficient offer in the cost schedule under line item 1 (page 5 of the solicitation). In addition, each offeror is to provide an attachment to the offer showing the breakdown of what is included in the coefficient for evaluation.

12. There is no site visit for this solicitation. Site visits will be scheduled at the task order level.

13. The Davis Bacon Wages attached is the solicitation is typical for projects in West Haven, CT. FAR Part 22 applies to task orders under the resulting IDIQ SATOC, and each task order will have a wage rate included specifying the minimum pay and benefits for employees.

14. The pricing for this base IDIQ SATOC solicitation is the offeror’s proposed coefficient. The basis for task order awards issued under the SATOC will be R.S. Means plus the established coefficient. Although R.S. Means is updated periodically and the task orders will be awarded on the latest R.S. Means publication, the coefficient will remain unchanged for the duration of the IDIQ SATOC.

15. The due date for receipt of offers is Tuesday, February 18, 2025, by 4:00 pm ET. Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers shall ensure that proposal are submitted in sufficient time to reach the email destination by the specified closing date and time. Email offers to Judith.Ruggiero@va.gov. Subject line to read: “Mechanical SATOC proposal – 36C24125R0036”.

16. 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.

17. Proposal Acceptability: Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Incomplete proposals may not be evaluated or considered for award.

Proposal Preparation Instructions

1. Proposal Preparation Instructions

1.1. These instructions prescribe the format of proposals and the development and presentation of the proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the proper submission of information necessary to provide for comprehensive evaluation of proposals. Offerors shall carefully review this section prior to commencing proposal preparation and take the necessary measures to ensure that the information submitted is factual, accurate, and complete.

1.2. In order for a proposal to be considered, Offerors must strictly comply with all instructions outlined in this solicitation. Failure to furnish proposals that comply with the instructions may result in elimination from consideration for award. Furthermore, all solicitation amendments (if any) must be acknowledged in accordance with FAR Clause 52.215-1--Instructions to Offerors.

2. Proposal Due Date

2.1. Proposals are due by the date and time set forth in block 13a of the SF1442.

3. Proposal Format

3.1. Volume 1 shall consist of two sections, Factor 1 Technical Information and Factor 2 Past Performance.

3.2. Volume 2 shall consist of Factor 3, Offer Documents, and Price Information.

3.3. Indexing: Each volume 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.

4. Proposal Contents

4.1. Factor 1 shall include Technical Information and no price information.

4.1.1. Subfactor 1 Capability and Experience

4.1.2. Subfactor 2 Key Personnel

4.1.3. Subfactor 3 Quality Control

4.1.4. Subfactor 4 Scheduling Methodology

4.1.5. Subfactor 5 Safety

4.1.6. Subfactor 6 Infection Control

4.2. Factor 2 shall include Past Performance and no price information.

4.2.1. Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs)

4.3. Factor 3 shall include the following:

4.3.1. Completed in its entirety the “Offeror” portion of the SF1442 including acknowledgement of any amendments issued.

4.3.2. Representations and Certifications

4.3.3. Schedule for Coefficients

4.3.4. VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction

5. General Instructions: In order to evaluate each proposal, it is necessary that each offeror respond to all items in the same order as presented herein. Offers shall be organized with sections appropriately identified. Offerors are to describe how they intend to fulfill the requirements of this solicitation and how their total offer will meet the minimum needs of the specifications. The response should be concise and provide sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to satisfactorily perform the requirements.

5.1. Factor 1 Technical Information

5.1.1. Subfactor 1 Capability and Experience

5.1.1.1. The Offeror shall provide a minimum and maximum of five (5) recent and relevant construction projects (projects provided in addition to the five (5) will not be evaluated) and include the following information:

Offeror (Your) Name (Company/Division):

Contract Number:

Project Number and Title:

Location:

Contracting Officer and Contact Information (Phone and Email):

End User and Contact Information (Phone and Email):

Location:

Type of Contract (Design/Bid/Build, Design/Build):

Award Amount: $ Final Amount: $ Award Date:

Notice to Proceed Date:

Original Scheduled and Actual Completion Dates:

Number of Change Orders and Reason for Changes:

OSHA Citations (If Applicable):

List all Major Subcontractors and Contact Information (Phone and Email):

Provide detailed description of the work performed under the contract and describe why you believe the work is relevant.

Relevant projects: defined as projects with various construction disciplines performed in hospitals, followed by work performed in other medical facilities, followed by work performed in other facilities with different infection control measures (i.e. work in regular hospital space, operating rooms/suites) with a magnitude ranging from $35,000-$1,000,000.

Recent projects: defined as projects completed within five (5) years from the solicitation issue date.

5.1.1.2. 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) may exclude them from award.

5.1.2. Subfactor 2 Key Personnel

5.1.2.1. The Offeror shall propose one (1) team that consists of key personnel (Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, Site Superintendent, Site Safety & Health Officer) that will perform multiple projects at each Medical Center and meet the minimum qualifications of the Statement of Work.

Offerors shall include the following information with their submission:

Name of the Individual:

Company Employed by:

Company Position Title:

Resume that includes education and relevant experience:

The proposed Key Personnel will be used on Task Orders and substitutions will require prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

5.1.3. Subfactor 3 Quality Control

5.1.3.1. Submit a narrative explaining the offeror’s company policy regarding quality control and how they intend to achieve their standard in the following construction operations both onsite and offsite:

Coordination/integration with submittals Schedules Acceptance testing Performance testing Commissioning.

In addition to what is requested above in the narrative, also include the elements for successful partnering, communication, commitment, and conflict resolution. The QC discussion should provide a detailed explanation of how quality issues are dealt with on various types of construction projects.

5.1.4. Subfactor 4 Scheduling Methodology

5.1.4.1. Provide a schedule for a project that was listed under Subfactor 1, Capability and Experience, and a narrative on how the offeror managed the following within the project period of performance:

Submittals Shutdowns Change Orders Unforeseen Conditions Timely Completion (if not completed on time explain why)

5.1.5. Subfactor 5 Safety

5.1.5.1. Discuss your corporate safety policy and provide at a minimum, details on training, documentation, and your plan to ensure adherence to OSHA Standards. Include documentation regarding the successful training of personnel in accordance with OSHA requirements (i.e., 30-hour or 10-hour completed OSHA training) as well as relevant information regarding any safety accidents or violations and corrective action taken or demonstrates no documented violations.

5.1.6. Subfactor 6 Infection Control

5.1.6.1. Provide a narrative on how to address the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) for Large-Scale Construction projects (Large-Scale in this case is defined as projects beyond a period of performance of six months regardless of the dollar value) and for all levels of ICRA (Levels I-IV). The proposal should address, at a minimum, supervision, employee responsibilities, work practices, training, materials and equipment, and risk assessment methods (See Attachment 1 VHA Boston ICRA and Attachment 2 VHA Boston PCRA).

5.2. Factor 2 Past Performance

5.2.1. PPQs–Offerors shall prepare and submit to prior client(s) a minimum of two (2) PPQs (Attachment 3 PPQ) for at least 2 relevant projects with a magnitude ranging from $35,000 to $1,000,000, and instruct clients to forward directly to Judith.Ruggiero@va.gov no later than the proposal due date. In addition to submitting to clients, offerors shall include the first two pages of the PPQ with contract/client information in their past performance submission. Offerors are encouraged to provide PPQs for other projects in addition to the ones provided under Subfactor 1.

5.2.2. Offerors lacking relevant past performance history may submit information regarding predecessor companies or key personnel who have performed on other contracts. Such information shall, as a minimum, include: Name(s) of Predecessor Company/Sub-contractor and/or Key Personnel and include: Complete Address and Point of Contact; Telephone, Fax Number and email address.

5.2.3. Offerors shall include with their proposal information problems that were encountered on the identified contracts and the Offeror’s corrective actions.

5.2.4. Offerors may also include construction awards, customer letters of commendation, etc., with points of contact and telephone numbers for any relevant projects.

5.2.5. For offerors that are joint ventures, the evaluation will take into account past performance of the joint venture. If the joint venture does not demonstrate past performance for award, the contracting officer will consider the past performance of each party to the joint venture.

5.3. Factor 3 Price

5.3.1. Complete the Schedule with offeror’s proposed coefficient.

Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors

1. Basis for Award

1.1 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 Technical Information, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Information and Past Performance of equal weight, but when combined, are significantly more important than Price.

1.2 The Contracting Officer will conduct a proposal compliance review after closing for determination of basic proposal adequacy prior to commencing evaluation. Failure to provide a complete proposal consisting of all required information/documents and the coefficient rate may result in the proposal being determined incomplete and no longer considered for award.

1.3 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.

1.4 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 written consent of the Contracting Officer.

1.5 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.

1.6 SDVOSBs must be verified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov at the time of proposal submission, at the time of award, and remain verified throughout the period of the contract.

1.7 Joint Ventures shall comply with requirements of 13 CFR Part 128.402.

2. Evaluation Factors

2.1 The following factors will be included in the solicitation and will be used to evaluate proposals.

2.1.1 Factor 1 Technical Information

2.1.1.1 Subfactor 1 Capability and Experience

2.1.1.2 Subfactor 2 Key Personnel

2.1.1.3 Subfactor 3 Quality Control

2.1.1.4 Subfactor 4 Scheduling Methodology

2.1.1.5 Subfactor 5 Safety

2.1.1.6 Subfactor 6 Infection Control

2.1.2 Factor 2 Past Performance

2.1.3 Factor 3 Price

2.2 Factor 1 Technical Information

The Government will assign ratings for the offeror's technical proposal, at the factor 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, which are all of equal importance.

2.2.1 Subfactor 1 Capability and Experience

2.2.1.1 The Government will evaluate the offeror’s recent and relevant experience 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) for construction projects ranging from $35,000-$1,000,000.

2.2.2 Subfactor 2 Key Personnel

2.2.2.1 The Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed team to ensure they meet the minimum requirements in the statement of work.

2.2.3 Subfactor 3 Quality Control

2.2.3.1 The Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed quality control activities and how they plan on achieving their standard.

2.2.4 Subfactor 4 Scheduling Methodology

2.2.4.1 The Government will evaluate the offerors’ scheduling methodology to determine if the offeror has scheduling processes that ensure the offeror has the ability to manage the stated tasks and ensure completion and control of the project from beginning to the end.

2.2.5 Subfactor 5 Safety

2.2.5.1 The Government will evaluate the offerors’ corporate safety policy to ensure adherence to OSHA safety standards.

2.2.6 Subfactor 6 Infection Control

2.2.6.1 The Government will evaluate the offeror’s narrative on how to address the ICRA and PCRA for Large-Scale Construction projects (Large-Scale in this case is defined as projects beyond a period of performance of six months regardless of the dollar value) and for all levels of ICRA (Levels I-IV).

2.3 Factor 2 Past Performance

2.3.1 The Government will evaluate past performance to assess the risk associated with an offeror’s likelihood of success in performing the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by an offeror’s record of past performance under other contracts. The Contracting Officer will consider references from either inside or outside the federal government, so long as the performance is recent (five years from the issuance of the RFP) and relevant (for the same or similar work). The Contracting Officer may also consider past performance information from sources other than those provided by the offerors.

2.3.2 In the case of an offeror without a record of recent/relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and will be considered neutral.

2.3.3 Offerors are advised that in evaluating past performance the Government may use all data provided by the Offeror and data obtained from other sources. Past Performance information regarding contracts not listed by the Offeror may also be evaluated. The Government may contact references provided by the Offeror, as well as any other source it identifies, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the Offeror’s Past Performance. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current, accurate and complete Past Performance information rests with the Offeror.

2.3.4 Past Performance Definitions

2.3.4.1 Recent projects: defined as completed within five (5) years from the solicitation issue date.

2.3.4.2 Relevant projects: defined as projects with various construction disciplines performed in hospitals, followed by work performed in other medical facilities, followed by work performed in other facilities with different infection control measures (i.e. work in regular hospital space, operating rooms/suites) with a magnitude ranging from $35,000-$1,000,000.

2.4 Factor 3 Price

2.4.1 The submitted pricing will be evaluated for reasonableness utilizing one or more of the price analysis techniques set forth in FAR 15.305.

3. Evaluation

3.1 Discussions: 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.

3.2 Award Decision: The firms that represent the best value to the Government will be selected for award of a SATOC basic contract. The Government intends to award one (1) Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Single Award Task Order Contracts (SATOC).

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

(a) All actual and potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable. Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: https:// www.acquisition.gov/360.

(b) The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision. The survey is voluntary and does not convey any protections, rights, or grounds for protest. It creates a way for actual and potential offerors to provide the Government constructive feedback about the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable, used for a specific acquisition.

(End of Clause)

2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.3 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)

2.4 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

(End of Provision)

2.5 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)

2.6 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Judith Ruggiero Judith.Ruggiero@va.gov Hand-Carried Address:

emailed preferred or same as mailing address with advance notice via email to Judith.Ruggiero@va.gov

Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 Uncas Building, 3rd Floor 623 Atwells Avenue Providence RI 02909

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

2.8 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (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) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— specific information will be provided per task order

(c) Participants will meet at— specific information will be provided per task order (End of Provision)

2.9 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any VAAR Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of Provision)

2.10 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall—

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, email and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester’s representative and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

(c) Bidders/offerors and Contracting Officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

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

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

(End of Provision) PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

2.12 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

2.13 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008) The following provisions or clauses incorporated by reference in this solicitation must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer. Copies of these provisions or clauses are available on the Internet at the Web sites provided in the provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, or the clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Copies may also be obtained from the contracting officer.

[Contracting officer shall list all FAR and 48 CFR Chapter 8 (VAAR) provisions and clauses incorporated by reference that must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer.] (End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220.

(2) The small business size standard is $19 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(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) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted…