S02_ Solicitation 36C24126Q0707.docx

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.

36C24126Q0707

650-22-104 36C241 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 Contracting Officer 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 Only electronic submission to Andrew.Merical@va.gov

Merical, Andrew Andrew.Merical@va.gov This solicitation is conducted under FAR Subpart 16.5 and proposals or quotes will only be accepted from awardees of the PCAC VISN 1 Construction MATOC listed on page 3 of this solicitation.

Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials and supervision necessary to perform all work required for the 650-22-104 Increase Emergency Power project in accordance with the terms and conditions, specifications, the statement work, and all attachments.

Site visit will be held on 11/12/2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Further site visit detail is located within the solicitation.

Requests for Information (RFI) of a technical nature must be provided in writing and shall be submitted by the prospective Contractor only via email to Andrew.Merical@va.gov. Oral questions will not be accepted. RFI's shall be submitted by 3:30 PM EST on 11/20/2026.

Offerors shall submit their proposals via email to Andrew.Merical@va.gov by 3:30 PM EST on 12/18/2026.

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FAR 52.211-10

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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

Line Item 0001 (Lump Sum): $

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 Contracting Officer 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Ronald Fantasia III Contracting Officer

NOTICE OF RESTRICTED OFFERORS/QUOTERS

This solicitation is conducted under FAR Subpart 16.5 and proposals or quotes will only be accepted from awardees of the VISN 1 Construction MATOC listed below this paragraph. The MATOC was awarded 12/16/2025 in response to solicitation 36C77624R0098.

VISN 1 Construction MATOC Awardees

Any MATOC-related questions shall be directed to the MATOC contracting officer. The contracting officer for this proposed task order will not address questions related to the underlying MATOC contract.

PCAC VISN 1 Construction MATOC Increase Emergency Power, 650-22-104 Solicitation #36C24126Q0707 Issue Date: 11/04/2026

Issuing Office: VAMC Providence, 830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908

Request for Information (RFI) Due Date/Time: 11/20/2026, at 3:30 PM EST.

Proposal Due Date/Time: 12/18/2026, at 3:30 PM EST.

Project Number: 650-22-104 Project Title: Increase Emergency Power VA Medical Center (VAMC): VAMC Providence, 830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908 Project Description: Increase the capacity of the emergency power system for the main hospital at the Providence, RI VA Medical Center Contracting Point of Contact: Andrew Merical, Contract Specialist Email: Andrew.Merical@va.gov

This solicitation will be evaluated using the tradeoff source selection process in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. Proposals shall be submitted via email to Andrew.Merical@va.gov no later than the time listed above and on the front of the SF1442 or as modified by amendment to the solicitation.

General Information

1. All references to “Bid” or “Bidder” shall be understood to mean “Offer” or “Offeror”.

1. Magnitude of Construction: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

1. NAICS: 236220, reference https://www.sba.gov/document/support-table-size-standards for most up-to-date small business size standards.

1. Site Visit: This solicitation will consist of only one site visit. The site visit is scheduled for November 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, participants will meet at the Providence VA Medical Center campus Trailer 38 conference room, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908.

1. Offer Acceptance Period: Offeror providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance will not be considered and will be rejected.

1. Requests for Information: RFIs shall be submitted by the prime contractor via email to the Point of Contact and by the date/time listed above. No telephone RFIs will be accepted. Responses will be provided in a Question & Answer format to all MATOC holders via email.

1. Contract Clauses: All provisions and clauses from the Basic MATOC Contract are applicable to this requirement. If there are any conflicts between the contract clauses and the information outlined in the resultant task order, the MATOC Contract language takes precedence over the information in the Task Order.

1. Specifications and Drawings: All Applicable specifications and drawings will be provided electronically along with the Request for Task Order Proposal. No hard copies will be made available to proposing contractors.

1. Small Business Certification: Task Orders are 100% set aside for certified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The Government will review the SBA Small Business Search (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) to confirm SDVOSB certification and small business status under the applicable NAICS code.

1. Limitations on Subcontracting: All contractors shall complete the VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction with the submission of their proposal in accordance with 13 CFR 125.6.

1. Performance and Payment Bonds and Alternative Payment Protections for Construction Contracts: In accordance with FAR 52.228-15, contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000 shall require one Alternative Payment Protection. Awards exceeding $150,000 shall require both Payment and Performance Bonds. The penal amounts must equal 100 percent of the original contract price. Performance bonds shall be provided on a Standard Form 25 and payment bonds shall be provided on a Standard Form 25A, the most up-to-date forms can be found on http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP.

Performance and Payment Bonds are required.

1. Bid Bonds/Bid Guarantee: Bid guarantees shall be required whenever a performance bond or a performance and payment bond is required. In accordance with FAR 52.228-1, the amount of the bid guarantee shall be twenty percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less. Bid bonds shall be provided on a Standard Form 24, the most up-to-date forms can be found on http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP.

Bid Bonds are required.

1. Insurance: Contractors shall provide and maintain the minimum amounts of insurance required under the base MATOC for the entire duration of the Task Order.

1. Liquidated Damages: Not Applicable

1. Construction Wage Requirements (formerly Davis Bacon): Contractors shall comply with Construction Wage Rate Requirements. The current determination is General Decision RI20260001. The determination that is current at the time of the task order award is the determination that will apply. Current determinations are available at: https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations.

1. FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar day(s) after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 630 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

FAR 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials

This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial product or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows: None

If applicable, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to complete the Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials price comparison table for each applicable clause and/or alternate.

1. Special Notes regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes:

Please be informed that all VISN 1 New England states are tax-exempt when it comes to construction materials.

1. FAR 52.236-4 Physical Data. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of, or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

a. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by: Apogee (A/E)

b. Weather Conditions: N/A

c. Transportation Facilities: N/A

d. Other Physical Data: Reference Attachments

1. FAR 52.245-2 Government Property Installation Operation Services: Government property provided under this clause: None

1. VAAR 852.211-72 Technical Industry Standards: The Contractor shall conform to the standards established by: The Statement of Work, Specification, Drawings and other relevant Attached documents.

Offerors may obtain the standards cited in this provision by submitting a request, including the solicitation number, title and number of the publication to: N/A

1. Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. This task order will incorporate:

VAAR 852.232-70 Payments under fixed-price construction contracts WITHOUT NAS-CPM

1. VAAR 852.236-90 Restriction on submission and use of equal products applies for this Task Order. Reference the attached Brand Name Justification documents for further information on this requirement.

1. VAAR 852.243-70 Construction contract changes-supplement. The FAR clauses 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions; 52.243-4, Changes; and 52.243-5, Changes and Changed Conditions, are further supplemented as follows: (3) Proposals shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or ACO and the resident engineer as expeditiously as possible, but not later than 14 calendar days, after receipt of a written change order by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will consider issuing a settlement by determination to the contract if the Contractor's proposal required by paragraph (3) is not received within 14 calendar days, or if agreement has not been reached.

1. VAAR 852.204-72 Personnel Vetting and Credentialing, Risk and Sensitivity Levels. The following table identifies the risk and sensitivity levels that apply to any personnel providing services under this Contract/Task order.

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions – Tier 1/Low Risk

All positions associated directly or indirectly with this requirement are deemed Tier 1/Low Risk. Each employee involved with this requirement from the Contractor and any Subcontractor will be required to complete a SF85 form that will need review and approval prior to the employee being allowed access to the project site.

1. Proposal Submission. All proposals shall be submitted by the prime contractor, via email at the date/time specified above to Andrew.Merical@va.gov. NO HARD COPY PROPOSALS OR FACSIMILES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposal Preparation and Evaluation Information

1. General Information to Include with Proposal:

a. Cover Page with Solicitation Number and Project Title.

b. Company Name

c. Tax ID Number

d. Principal points of contact, address, phone number, and email address

e. If Offeror is a Joint Venture, provide Tax ID, and principal POC for each JV member.

2. Required Documents:

a. Completed/Signed SF1442

b. Acknowledgement of Amendments (below if applicable)

c. Offer Guarantee (Bid Bond) Submit with Price Proposal

d. FAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting (below)

e. Technical Proposal (see paragraph 3 below)

f. Price Proposal (see paragraph 4 below)

3. Technical Proposal and Past Performance: The offeror shall prepare a technical proposal consisting of the information detailed to include the past performance information. See paragraph 6.a. below for explanation of evaluation ratings for technical factors.

Factor 1 – Schedule

The ability to adhere to the Period of Performance for the construction requirement as listed in the Statement of Work. Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offerors’ scheduling methodology to determine if the understand scheduling processes that ensure timely completion and control of the project. To be evaluated as acceptable the offeror must provide a sample schedule that demonstrates an understanding of and ability to appropriately utilize CPM form requirements. If the offeror plans to use a fast-track approach to permit early mobilization and construction, this approach shall be described. Based on the information provided in response to the RFQ, the Government will evaluate the schedule and make an acceptability determination as to the offerors’ ability to meet the contract completion time. Contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to provide and administer a project schedule that demonstrates the project requirements. Adequate scheduling processes are necessary to ensure completion and control of the project from beginning to end of the project. Include the following:

a. Submit a schedule specifically for this project. Include a critical path, all major milestones and starting and completion dates.

b. Describe your scheduling capabilities utilizing scheduling software programs and how your staff addresses scheduling.

c. Demonstrate your plan to coordinate a multi-disciplined team to meet your schedule’s milestone and identify any unusual efficiencies in your schedule.

Factor 2 - Management Approach

Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s ability to successfully manage the project. To be evaluated as acceptable the offeror must provide a narrative that addresses the following items:

a. Identify key personnel proposed for the project and their documented experience on successful completion of other projects similar in scope and size.

b. Discuss sequence of work to be performed in a realistic fashion, including coordination with the local utility and subcontractors.

c. Identify any cost control successes for other completed similar projects.

d. Discuss obstacles faced on similar projects and their resolution.

Factor 3 – Technical Expertise

Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s technical expertise in medium voltage primary service electrical distribution projects of comparable size. The Government will evaluate both the extent and quality of recent experience identified in the proposal. Previous experiences with VA projects, or previous working relationships with the proposed design team, are not necessary to qualify for award. However, successful experiences in the past 5 years in these areas may receive additional consideration. For the purposes of this factor, a completed project will be defined as one that is at least 90% physically complete. It is emphasized that a total of three projects are to be submitted. No more than three projects will be evaluated for this factor. Documentation that demonstrates completion of similar projects should include the following:

a. Provide descriptions of a maximum of three relevant projects substantially complete or complete within the last five years, which are similar to this project in size, scope, magnitude, and complexity. Project narrative shall include the location, a detailed description, estimated cost, final cost, types of construction, trades involved, and dates of contract performance. Include the customer name, address, phone number, and point of contact.

b. At least one of the projects submitted shall demonstrate experience in the installation of underground electrical duct banks and vaults, and concrete equipment pads.

c. At least two of the project submitted shall demonstrate experience in the installation of diesel generators, medium voltage indoor/outdoor equipment including indoor switchgear and associated cabling.

d. At least one of the projects submitted shall demonstrate experience in construction of a stand-alone outdoor utility building.

e. Relevant experience includes the offeror’s experience, along with that of the proposed project team members, on completed projects that are comparable to this solicitation in scope, complexity, size, and cost.

Past Performance

Each offeror’s past performance will be evaluated based on the elements detailed below:

a. Quality of Product or Service (Quality Control) – compliance with contract requirements – technical excellence and know-how – responsiveness and accuracy of communication – assignment of qualified and appropriate personnel – proactive in suggesting solutions, means, and methods - including standards of good workmanship; Identification/correction of deficient work in a timely manner; Suggested solutions and displayed initiative to implement solutions; Adequacy of Materials; Use of specified materials; Adequacy of Submittals and Adequacy of "As-Builts”.

b. Timeliness of Performance – meets milestones and deadlines – adherence to contract schedules – quick turnaround time on requests – promptly communicates issues– responsive to technical direction – completes tasks on time – including the administrative aspects of performance; Timely submission of updated and revised progress schedules; Resolved delays in an expeditious manner; Completed all contract work prior to requesting final inspection; Timely completion of punch-list items; Left no major discrepancies; Timely submission of close out documents, i.e., “as builts”, “red lines”; Contractor provided timely and satisfactory response to warranty issues after project completion.

c. Problem Resolution – anticipates, avoids, or mitigates problems – satisfactorily overcomes or resolves problems – prompt notification of problems – recommended viable solutions.

d. Cost Control – consistently within task budgets – current, accurate, and complete billings – costs properly allocated – unallowable costs not billed – relationship of negotiated costs to actual costs – cost efficiencies; The contractor submitted proposals that accurately represented the work required; The contractor’s supporting price/cost information for modifications were accurate, complete and reasonable.

e. Business Relations – effective management – accountability for employee performance – business-like concern for customer’s interests – effective supervision of staff – ability to attract and maintain key personnel minimizing turn-over – reasonable/cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction – flexible; Contractor provided experienced managers, and supervisors with the ability needed to meet contract requirements; Hired experienced subcontractors; Paid subcontractors/suppliers in a timely manner; The contractor cooperated to resolve problems, attending meetings (as applicable) and maintained communication to assure satisfactory resolution; Overall customer satisfaction and willingness to foster a spirit of partnership with owner. This is a critical element in this subfactor.

Evaluation Process for Past Performance:

The Government will conduct a performance risk assessment based upon the Past Performance of the offeror as it relates to the probability of successful accomplishment of the work required by the solicitation. Ratings will consider the offeror's Past Performance considering currency, relevancy, sources, context, and trends, using descriptive adjectives that most accurately define the offeror's performance risk considering all potential evaluation criteria identified in this factor. Relevance will be considered in the overall Past Performance rating. An adjectival rating for past performance will be assigned based on the confidence of success on this project, based on recency and relevancy of projects submitted, CPARS evaluations, and personal knowledge.

Past performance evaluation results in an assessment of the offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements. It considers each offerors demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that met the contract requirements. One performance confidence assessment rating is assigned for each offeror after evaluating the offeror's recent past performance, focusing on performance that is relevant to the contract requirements. (See FAR 15.305). There are two aspects to the past performance evaluation: (1) Relevancy of contractual work performed; and (2) how well the contractual work was performed.

For the purpose of this solicitation, recency is performance occurring within the last five years through the solicitation release date. VA may consider information obtained independently that is defined as not recent, although recent is more significant.

Evaluation of past performance may be quite subjective, based on consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances. It will include consideration of the offeror’s commitment to customer satisfaction, compliance with federal laws and, and conclusions of informed judgment.

4. Price Proposal

The price proposal shall be a separate file clearly separated from the technical proposal.

a. Insert price on a Standard Form (SF) 1442, Block 17.

b. Complete paragraph A.3, Price/Cost Schedule.

c. Attach Bid Bond.

d. Price proposals shall be submitted on SF1442, completed, and signed by authorized individual(s) of the Offeror. Offers submitted in the name of a Joint Venture must be signed in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the joint venture agreement as evidenced in the proposal. The price proposal shall encompass all costs associated with the requirements of the solicitation. Price will not be rated or scored but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of price analysis. In accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2) the government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to ensure a fair and reasonable price.

5. Basis of Award

The Government will evaluate proposals submitted in response to this solicitation, that meet the requirements in accordance with the factors listed above.

This procurement will be a single award on a best value bases to the responsive, responsible contractor providing the best value to the Government. If the Offeror is deemed non-responsible, but otherwise eligible for award; the matter will be referred to the SBA for a Certificate of Competency.

The technical factors and past performance are equal, and when combined, are significantly more important than price.

6. Explanation of Evaluation Ratings The Source Selection Team will use the following rating and related definitions for both the Combined Technical Rating as well as the Past Performance Assessments. In regards to Past Performance, if no recent/relevant performance record is available, or the Offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment can be reasonably given, a Neutral rating will be given and noted.

TABLE 1: Combined Technical/Risk Ratings and Past Performance

Past Performance: Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a significantly high level of confidence in the Offeror’s ability to perform the required effort.

Past Performance: Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Past Performance: Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Past Performance: Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has limited expectations that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING

VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [x] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ___________ Printed Title of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _______________

VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (MARCH 2026)(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause – VA Information system is the same as information system and means, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 5727, a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information whether automated or manual.

VA sensitive information means all VA data, on any storage media or in any form or format, which requires protection due to the risk of harm that could result from inadvertent or deliberate disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the information and includes sensitive personal information. The term includes information where improper use or disclosure could adversely affect the ability of VA to accomplish its mission, proprietary information, records about individuals requiring protection under various confidentiality provisions such as the Privacy Act and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and information that can be withheld under the Freedom of Information Act. Examples of VA sensitive information include the following: individually-identifiable medical, benefits, and personnel information; financial, budgetary, research, quality assurance, confidential commercial, critical infrastructure, investigatory, and law enforcement information; information that is confidential and privileged in litigation such as information protected by the deliberative process privilege, attorney work-product privilege, and the attorneyclient privilege; and other information which, if released, could result in violation of law or harm or unfairness to any individual or group, or could adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of Federal programs.

Project Manager, Superintendent, laborers, and all positions directly and indirectly associated with this project.

Security clearances are granted to individuals with a specific requirement for access to classified material (for example, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret). Contractor personnel that are required to obtain a security clearance will be subject to a Tier 3 or Tier 5 investigation. The following sensitivity designations have been assigned for the identified Tier 3 and Tier 5 required by this contract:

Tier 3: Not Applicable Tier 5: Not Applicable

(d) Fitness. The results from a background investigation are used to determine if an individual’s fitness is sufficient for that individual to perform work for or on behalf of VA in the position identified in this contract. Contractor fitness determinations are made in accordance with 5 CFR Part 731.202. Fitness requirements for employment are separate and distinct from job qualifications. If a Contractor or subcontractor employee is found to be unsuitable or unfit to provide services under this contract, the Contractor shall immediately remove the employee from working on this contract and take those necessary steps that restrict the employee’s logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information.

The Contractor shall advise the employee that they are not permitted to access any VA controlled building or real property in relation to this contract.

The removal of an unfit Contractor or subcontractor employee does not alleviate the Contractor from satisfying the requirements of this contract. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs associated with the recruitment/replacement of an employee or subcontractor employee who is found to be unfit.

(e) Identification Cards. The Government will provide a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) card or other identification card, as necessary, to fit Contractor personnel who require physical access to VA facilities and/or logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information. Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall prominently display their PIV/identification card on their persons while working at a VA facility and shall present their PIV/identification card for inspection upon request by a VA official. The Contractor must surrender the employee or subcontractor employee’s PIV/identification card in accordance with the requirements set forth in Directive/Handbook 0735 when any of the following events occur:

1. When no longer needed for contract performance.

2. Upon completion of the Contractor/subcontractor employee’s employment.

3. Upon contract completion or termination.

1. Contractor/subcontractor employee name.

2. Name of VA facility where Contractor/subcontractor employee works, if applicable.

3. Date background check submitted for Contractor/subcontractor employee.

4. Date PIV/identification card issued to Contractor/subcontractor employee.

5. Contractor/subcontractor employee’s PIV/identification card number, as applicable.

6. Date Contractor/subcontractor employee no longer has need for PIV/identification card.

7. Date Contractor notified VA that PIV/identification card is no longer required.

8. Date Contractor returned PIV/identification card was returned to VA.

(h) Flow down of clause. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in subcontracts, third-party agreements, and BAA’s, in which subcontractors, third-party servicers/employees, and business associates will perform functions where they will have physical access to a VA facility or logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information system containing such data or information.

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See attached document: S02_Final SOW.

See attached document: S02_Specifications.

See attached document: S02_Drawings.

See attached document: S02_PCRA Signed.

See attached document: S02_Wage Determination RI20260001 10012026.

See attached document: S02_Past Performance Questionnaire.

See attached document: S02_ Brand Name Justification - Russ Electric CO Final Redacted.

See attached document: S02_Brand Name or Equal Memorandum - Caterpillar.