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36C24220B0035

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36C24220B0035 X 561-20-1-5851-0005 561-18-135 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904 Phillip Kang James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 (10N2NCO) 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904 Kang, Phillip 7187414344 This project is to furnish all necessary professional Construction services to improve electrical deficiencies in accordance to the project drawings and specifications for the VA NJ Health Care System, East Orange, NJ.

The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel and supervision to accomplish project number 561-18-135 Electrical Upgrade in accordance with the statement of work, specifications and drawings attached hereto.

Completion Time: 730 calendar days from the notice-to-proceed date.

Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work to minimize to short duration and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of 8 AM to 4:30 PM eastern time except as noted in the general conditions and as approved by the CO. Work shall comply with VA Specifications and regulations, all applicable Federal, State and Local codes, including specific regulations related to working atthe VA East Orange Campus.

This is a Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business set aside procurement and will be conducted in accordance with Public Law 109-461. All prospective bidders must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov), Dun & Bradstreet (www.DNB.com) and are verified/visible/certifiedin VIP VetBiz (www.vetbiz.gov) at the time of offer submission and before award of this procurement. Offerors must submit their annual Vets4212 Report. Magnitude of Construction: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 236220- Business Size is $36.5 Million.

This solicitation includes Brand name or Equal Items. Please refer to the FAR 52.211-6 for further information and, identify all equal products on Brand Name or Equal bid sheet (page.11)

A prebid site visit is scheduled for 04/28/2020 at 10AM, 11AM, or 1PM EST. Email phillip.kang@va.gov to schedule a time for the site visit. Space is limited due to current meeting size restrictions, interested parties without a confirmed appointment time will not be permitted on site. Prospective bidders are to meet in the Engineering Dept Bldg. 5a at VAMC East Orange. NOTE: NO OTHER SITE VISITS WILL BE ALLOWED.

To preserve the integrity of the procurement process, all questions and request for information must be submitted in writing to Phillip Kang, Contracting Officer via emailat phillip.kang@va.gov.

Questions must be received no later than 05/08/2020 at 2:00PM EST.

The bid opening will be held at the James J. Peters VAMC, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Room 9B-19, Bronx NY 10468. If mailing bid, please address to: Phillip Kang, BID: 36C24220B0035, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Network Contracting Office 2, Room 9B-67, Bronx NY 10468-3904, or Hand Deliver to Room 9B-67.

FAR Part 36.209 Construction contracts with architect-engineer firms. No contract for the construction of a project be awarded to the firm that designed the project or its subsidiaries or affiliates.

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Bid Item #1_________________________________________________ 36C243 Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 (10N2NCO) 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904 Tungsten Network http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en /veterans-affairs

Phillip Kang Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

STATEMENT OF WORK

Improve Electrical Deficiencies, Ph. II A & B

PROJECT NO. 561-18-135

1. Contract Title. Provide construction services for project 561-18-135 Improve Electrical Deficiencies, Phase II A & B at the VA NJ Health Care System, East Orange, NJ.

2. Background.

This requirement is necessary to correct existing electrical FCA deficiencies, upgrade and replace unsafe equipment and modify short circuit and Arc flash recent Study.

3. Scope:

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Improve Electrical Deficiencies Phase II as required by drawings and specifications at the VA NJ Health Care System, East Orange NJ

Scope of Work is including, but not limited to the following: general construction, alterations, walks, grading, drainage, electrical equipment necessary for the replacement of the campus switch yard building and associated electrical equipment, including controls. This shall include all necessary trenching, duct bank, and site work.

In addition to the switch yard building, this project includes the electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, and associated general building modifications related to the replacement of normal and emergency power switchgear in A and B vaults, including the partial enclosure of the area way in both vaults to create the required additional space.

As part of the bid submission, the contractor shall be required to submit a preliminary project schedule per specification 013216.15. After award of Contract, the successful contractor will be required to provide a contingency plan (to be approved by the VA) to address the process or procedures required in event of an electrical distribution system failure while in the process of completing the replacement of the 5KV campus distribution substation transformers. The contingency plan shall be implemented, and the campus shall be operating on the electrical distribution system with temporary services within 24 hrs. The campus essential power system would be available to support the system for 24 hours only. Provisions shall be made and available (on site) prior to construction to provide temporary services to one of the transformers in the event of transformer failure during the construction process. Notice to proceed with construction will not be provided until an approved contingency plan has been established. See item Section 010000 General Requirements 1.6-K.5.

4. Specific Tasks:

Phase II A/B shall include the removal and replacement of the Service Transformers #1,and #2 (5000KVA 24KV/5KV) at the Electrical Service Yard, replacement of the 5KV Distribution Switchgear (Bldg. 24) for the VA East Orange Campus, replacement of the AE Substation at the A Vault electrical room (Main Hospital), as well as the BE Substation at the B Vault electrical room (Main Hospital). Substations AN, BN will be replaced as well.

1. Electrical Design Elements

a. Phasing of 5KV Distribution Switchgear Installation Each of the existing 5KV distribution transformers (5000KVA) have the capacity to serve the campus on its own with the other service disabled. Transformers and the 5KV campus service feeders will be replaced one at a time with the alternate feeder supporting the campus during the construction process.

NOTE: Based on scheduling and coordination with COR, both switchgear assemblies can be active at the same time with each being supported by one of the 5KV distribution transformers.

b. AN Substation The new AN Substation will be developed and located in the area well adjacent to the A vault electrical room. Transformer and distribution switchgear will be located within a portion of the area well with the remaining area sectioned off for the installation and removal of electrical assemblies to the A vault electrical room. The area voided by removal of the AN Substation will be utilized for the Phase IIB replacement of the AE switchgear and transformer. Distribution feeders will be disconnected and extended to the new AN switchgear location. Due to space limitations, the new AN distribution equipment shall consist of front Type I front accessible switchboard assemblies utilizing either insulated case or molded case circuit breaker devices with electronic trip units. Maintenance bypass feature will be included for the main breaker of the switchgear to permit safe and secure operation of circuit breakers.

c. BN Substation The new BN Substation will be developed and located in the area well adjacent to the B vault electrical room. Transformer and distribution switchgear will be located within a portion of the area well with the remaining area sectioned off for the installation and removal of electrical assemblies to the B vault electrical room. The area voided by removal of the BN Substation and transformer will be utilized for the Phase IIB replacement of the BE switchgear and transformer. Distribution feeders will be disconnected and extended to the new BN switchgear location. Due to space limitations, the new BN distribution equipment shall consist of Type I front accessible switchboard assemblies utilizing either insulated case or molded case circuit breaker devices with electronic trip units. Maintenance bypass feature will be included for the main breaker of the switchgear to permit safe and secure operation of circuit breakers.

d. AE Substation The new AE Substation will be developed and located in the area voided by the AN substation in the A vault electrical room. Transformer and distribution switchgear will be located within the A vault electrical room with pathway identified for exit/egress and the installation and removal of electrical assemblies to the A vault electrical room. Distribution feeders will be disconnected and extended to the new AE switchgear location. The new AE distribution equipment shall consist of Type II rear accessible draw out air frame circuit breaker assemblies with electronic trip units. Maintenance bypass feature will be included for the main breaker of the switchgear to permit safe and secure operation of circuit breakers.

e. BE Substation The new BE Substation will be developed and located in the area voided by the BN substation in the B vault electrical room. Transformer and distribution switchgear will be located within the B vault electrical room with pathway identified for exit/egress and the installation and removal of electrical assemblies to the B vault electrical room. Distribution feeders will be disconnected and extended to the new BE switchgear location. The new BE distribution equipment shall consist of Type II rear accessible draw out air frame circuit breaker assemblies with electronic trip units. Maintenance bypass feature will be included for the main breaker of the switchgear to permit safe and secure operation of circuit breakers.

f. Electrical Vaults Phase II of the electrical deficiency corrections will also include the installation of portable generator connections at Electrical Vaults A, B, C, and replacement of outdated electrical distribution panels in Buildings 1, 2, 5, and 7. At each electrical vault location – A, B, and C (grade level) above the vault, a rotary docking station for connection of an emergency generator (temporary) will be provided. Vaults A/B (3200-amp 208Y/120V 3ph,4w), Vault C (2000- amp 208Y/120V). Trystan Inc rotary docking stations will be utilized as basis of design. These are UL 50, NEMA 3R pad mounted electrical assemblies. Installation shall meet requirements of NFPA 700.3(F) for temporary power source for maintenance or repair of legally required alternate power sources.

g. Electrical Panels to be Replaced Electrical panels which have been identified for replacement at various campus buildings as part of the related electrical scope are as follows.

i. Building 1

1. Room C112 (PP9), 100A 3ph,4w 208Y/120V MCB surface mounted, B-E-107 (EMP-BC) 60A 3ph,4w 208Y/120V MLO surface mounted. C-E-108 (EMP-BC) 60A 3ph,4w 208Y/120V MLO surface mounted, A-E-102 (AD) 60A 3ph,4w 208Y/120V MLO surface mounted, AE-238 (EMP-AC) 60A 3ph,4w 208Y/120V MLO surface mounted.

ii. Building 2

1. (Panels 1A, 2A, 3A), 100A 3ph,4w 208Y/120V MLO recessed mounted in block walls.

iii. Building 5

1. Additional sub panel at second floor (100A MLO 208Y/120V) with services from the main distribution board at the electrical room. Branch circuits to window A/C units (qty-20).

iv. Building 7

1. Room B-143 (1CB), remove and replace panel within (B144) 300- amp 208Y/120V 3ph,4w MLO, Room B-158-A (P7A,7B, and 7c), remove and replace panel within 25’ of its present location. (P7A) 300-amp 208Y/120V 3ph,4w MLO, (P7B/7C) 100-amp 208Y/120V 3ph,4w MLO

h. As part of the Electrical Distribution Systems renovations and replacement of electrical assemblies the existing Short Circuit and Arch Flash study for the East Orange Campus will be updated to ensure established VA standards for electrical personnel limits will be met as they relate to the replaced electrical panels.

i. Phase II A/B Phasing

The installation of the new equipment will require that the existing and new substations both be energized during the transition period. The new substation shall be energized by extending a temporary armored multiconductor 5-kV cable from the line side of the energized 5-kV bus in the existing substation to feed the new service transformer for the new substation. Related shutdowns will be coordinated with the project COR and facilities/operations.

2. Civil Design Elements The proposed location of new switchgear building shall require a portion of the existing stone retaining wall to be removed and relocated outside of the proposed building footprint. The site shall be regraded to allow storm water to sheet flow away from the existing stone retaining wall and towards the service road. Lastly, the western and southern portions of the old existing ten-foot-high chain-link fence surrounding the electrical distribution area shall be removed and replaced with new fencing. The two gates along the western portion shall not be replaced, as the fencing shall terminate into the side of the new switchgear building. The gate along the southern portion shall be replaced with a new gate.

3. Structural Design Elements The project consists of the renovation of the existing vault A and the vault B on the VAMC in East Orange, New Jersey campus.

The portion of existing wall to be removed and reinforced with structural channels on both side of the opening. The 8” CMU wall with #5 bars at 24” o.c. will be installed the area-well.

The 4” concrete pad will be installed for the equipment support. The pad with #4 bars at 12” o.c. each way. The dowels at 12” o.c. all around and 24” o.c. through field of the pad will be installed between the existing slab. The 6” concrete slab will be installed over the existing area-well slab to flush with the equipment roof floor. The existing concrete curb will be removed.

The area well roof system will consist of 6” light gauge metal joists spaced at 16” o.c. maximum with a 1-1/2” deep Type B wide rib 22 gauge galvanized metal roof deck. The joists will be supported by a 6” tube steel beam. Steel tube posts (HSS4x4) will be located at four locations. The posts will be installed on top of concrete wall and CMU wall. These tubes will be detailed with a hook at the top and two plates that will be bolted together to allow for removal and lifting of the roof for maintenance.

4. Architectural Design Elements A canopy structure will be provided for weather protection for the equipment at two area well openings. The 12′-0″ by 24′-0″ canopy cover consists of standing seam sheet metal roofing with 1:12 slope on metal decking on 6″ by 8″ steel tube beam framing (with typical 6′-0″ spacing) on 6″ square structural steel columns on concrete footings. Uninsulated metal wall panel siding and louvers will be installed to replace the existing metal railing around the area well. All steel components to be hot-dip galvanized. Standing seam sheet metal roofing color to be selected. Continuous 0.090 aluminum gutter with downspouts will be installed on the open side(s) of the canopy fascia edge to prevent water pouring directly on top of the equipment. Canopy edges will be finished with sheet metal fascia trim overlapping the gutter. The overall height of the canopy structure will be kept at a minimum to minimize the obstruction of the existing nearby building elements with a perimeter fence for security. On the well openings next to a sidewalk the height will be high enough to keep pedestrians from accessing the roof structure.

Refer to the Project Specifications dated February 5,2020 and Construction Drawings for any work related tasks, operations, provisions and requirements.

5. Performance Monitoring (if applicable).

N/A

6. Security Requirements.

The contractor employees shall not have access to VA sensitive or computer information and will not require routine access to VA Facilities. The contractor employees shall require intermittent access only and will be escorted by VA employees while at VA Facilities. No background investigation is required

Refer to the section 010000 General Requirements paragraph 1.5 from the Project Specifications dated February 5,2020 for specific security requirements.

7. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

N/A

8. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations. N/A

A. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work.

N/A

B. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI).

N/A

C. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.

The designated COR will certify the work done under the contract shall be performed to time and standard. Designated COR is also responsible to assure the inspection and acceptance of products provided incidental to services.

9. Risk Control

Refer to section 013526 Safety Requirements from the Project Specifications dated February 5,2020 for safety and infection control requirements

10. Place of Performance.

Place of performance shall be at 385 Tremont Ave. East Orange NJ 07018

11. Period of Performance.

730 calendar days from the NTP date

561-18-135 Electrical Upgrade

IFB#: 36C24220B0035

BID PRICING SHEET

Bids providing less that 120 Calendar Days of Government Acceptance after the date bids are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

The bidder agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this bid is accepted by the Government in writing within 120 calendar days after the date bidders are due.

Line Item 01. BASE BID ITEM I, Work includes general construction, alterations, walks, grading, drainage, electrical equipment necessary for the replacement of the campus switch yard building and associated electrical equipment, including controls. This shall include all necessary trenching, duct bank, and site work. In addition to the switch yard building, this project includes the electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, and associated general building modifications related to the replacement of normal and emergency power switchgear in A and B vaults, including the partial enclosure of the area way in both vaults to create the required additional space. As part of the bid submission, the contractor shall be required to submit a preliminary project schedule per specification 013216.15. After award of Contract, the successful contractor will be required to provide a contingency plan (to be approved by the VA) to address the process or procedures required in event of an electrical distribution system failure while in the process of completing the replacement of the 5KV campus distribution substation transformers. The contingency plan shall be implemented, and the campus shall be operating on the electrical distribution system with temporary services within 24 hrs. The campus essential power system would be available to support the system for 24 hours only. Provisions shall be made and available (on site) prior to construction to provide temporary services to one of the transformers in the event of transformer failure during the construction process. Notice to proceed with construction will not be provided until an approved contingency plan has been established. See item 1.6-K.5 below.

The Contract period of performance for Base Bid construction shall be 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) which includes 30 days for contractor closeout.

Base Bid $ ___________________________

Line Item 02. ALTERNATE NO.1 Deduct pricing to not complete the electrical panel replacements and associated electrical work in the Main Hospital and campus buildings as noted on sheets E-111,E112,E151/152, and E-171 Completion time: 730 days Amount to be deducted from Base Offer $__________________________

LIST OF BRAND NAME OR EQUAL EQUIPMENT

MAKE, MODEL AND SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

REFERENCE: 561-18135 VA NJ Health Care System Improve Electrical Deficiencies II A&B

ITEM: Electrical Power Metering (Substations)

VENDOR: Square D MODEL: Square D PM 8244 ( CM 4000 Power Metering Components)

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Power Quality meter (current, voltage, frequency, active/reactive power, apparent power, power factor, active reactive power per phase rms, apparent power per phase rms, power factor per phase rms. Network capable and compatible with existing Sq D CM 4000 metering system at the East Orange NJ Campus.

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

MANUFACTURER

NAME:

BRAND:

NO.:

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials consisting of Invitation for Bids, drawings, specifications and contract forms will be available on https://beta.sam.gov/ in electronic format only by searching for solicitation number 36C24220B0035_1. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at https://beta.sam.gov/ as an “Interested Vendor” so that others will know of our interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder’s mailing list WILL NOT BE prepared by the Contract Specialist. SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at https://beta.sam.gov/ Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to “Receive Notification”, you will be notified by e-mail of any new amendments that have been issued and posted. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Bidders are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of bids.

(b) If bid exceeds $150,000 a bid bond must be submitted. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

(c) If the contract will exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office.

(d) If the bid is between $30,000 - $150,000. The bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Standard Form 25A or alternative payment protection which conforms to the requirements set forth in FAR Clause 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections, as noted in the General Conditions of this Specification. Copies of the Standard Form of Payment Bond may be obtained upon application to the Issuing Office.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: : The Contractor shall furnish all necessary professional Construction services to provide complete scope of work for project 561-18-135 Electrical Upgrade in accordance to the project drawings and specifications for the VA NJ Health Care System, East Orange, NJ.

Magnitude of Construction: $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of Provision)

2.2 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)

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

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

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

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

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.233-2 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:

Phillip Kang Contracting Officer Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 (10N2NCO) 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Room 9B-67 Bronx NY 10468-3904 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 (10N2NCO) 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Room 9B-67 Bronx NY 10468-3904

(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)

2.5 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— 04/30/2020 at 10am 11am or 1pm

(c) Participants will meet at— VA East Orange, Bldg 5A engineering conference room (End of Provision)

2.6 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.7 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

2.8 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)

2.9 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:

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

Annual Representations and Certifications (Mar 2020)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $39.5M

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

(b)

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

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

(i) □ Paragraph (d) applies.

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

(c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

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

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

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

__ (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

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

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

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

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

__ (vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

____ (A) Basic.

____ (B) Alternate I.

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

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently…