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36C24226B0048

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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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 _____________________________).

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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.

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.

36C24226B0048 X 03-25-2026 528A6-19-604 00242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 Bath VA Medical Center 76 Veterans Avenue Bath

NY

14810 Devan.Bertch@va.gov

BERTCH, DEVAN

DEVAN.BERTCH@VA.GOV

The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel and supervision for Project 528A6-19-604 Renovate B76 6th floor in accordance with the drawings and specifications at the Bath VA Medical Center.

Completion Time: 455 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed.

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside procurement.

In order to be eligible for award, Contractor must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) with a Unique Entity Identifier and verified/certified as SDVOSB in the Small Business Search https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ at the time of bid/offer submission and before award of this procurement. Offerors must submit their annual Vets4212 Report. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 236220 - Business Size is $45 Million.

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

Contractor will be responsible for coordination and to schedule work 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 at the Bath VA Medical Center

A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1st,2026 @ 10:30am. Prospective bidders shall meet at the Bath VAMC - Building 29a next to door to parking lot and will walk to B76 Bath VA Hospital after brief meeting.

NOTE: NO OTHER SITE VISITS WILL BE ALLOWED. INTERESTED BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

To preserve the integrity of the procurement process, all questions and requests for information (RFIs) must be submitted in writing to Devan Bertch at Devan.Bertch@va.gov no later than Friday, April 10th, 2026 at 4:00pm.

COR to be CC'd on all RFIs: Daniel.Krajcirwatts@va.gov

The bid opening will be held online via Microsoft Teams on 04/30/2026 @ 1:00pm. Details in INSTR. TO BIDDERS section.

ONLY EMAIL BIDS to Devan.Bertch@VA.GOV will be accepted. The bids shall include copies of the original bid bond. The bid opening shall take place on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 @1:00pm. (Bids due 30 mins prior to opening)

VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate is a separate requirement. (Attached) FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate is a separate requirement attached in the solicitation.

The signed certificates must be received with the bid.

FAR Part 36.209 Construction contracts with architect-engineer firms. No contract for the construction of a project shall be awarded to AE WORKS LTD or its subsidiaries or affiliates.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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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:

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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

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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

00242 Network Contracting Office 2 Bath VA Medical Center 76 Veterans Avenue Bath

NY

14810 Tungsten Network https://www.tungsten-network.com/ customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/

Devan Bertch

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

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 http://www.SAM.gov in electronic format only. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at http://www.SAM.gov as an “Interested Vendor” so that others will know of your 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 http://www.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. Offerors are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of offers.

(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/offer is between $30,000 - $150,000 The bidder/offeror 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.

Reference Federal Acquisition (FAR) 28.106-1 for a list of Bond and Bond Related Forms. Copies of the Standard Forms referenced above may be obtained in the Standard Form section at https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms#.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work performed under this scope will be for and conducted within the Bath VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 76 Veterans Ave, Bath, NY 14810. Normal working hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. The Bath VAMC campus needs to Renovate B76 6th floor in accordance with the construction documents developed by the Bath VAMC.

The Bath VAMC requires a Contractor to perform construction work necessary to accomplish this goal.

Cost Range: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

1.1 BID PRICING SHEET

IFB No.: 36C24226B0048 Project No.: 528A6-19-604 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 price 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.

BASE BID

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes all items that Renovate B76 6th floor at the Bath VAMC in accordance with the construction documents developed by the Bath VAMC

The Contract period of performance for Base Bid construction shall be 455 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

The following bid is to be submitted in lieu of completing block 17 on the attached SF 1442:

Base Bid $ : ___________________________________________

Offers shall provide a complete package to include the completed bid sheet along with the following to be determined responsive, responsible, and considered for award:

1. Bid Bond and associated documents on correct forms;

1. Acknowledgement of all amendments;

1. Completed 52.225-2 Buy America Certificate

1. Completed 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations in Subcontractors Compliance Certificate

1. Verified/visible/certified on the Small Business Administration Certification SBA Small Business Search

1. Proof of compliance with VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting.

1. Safety or Environmental Violation and Experience Modification Rate (EMR) (See further information next page)

Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate:

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information shall contain, at a minimum, a certification that the bidder/offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years.

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR). This information will be obtained from the bidder’s/offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead.

Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead may obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and PR will obtain their EMR rating from their state-run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A Determination of Responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines above or submit this information may result in a determination of “non-responsibility” for the bidder/offeror.

NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the bidder/offeror ineligible for award.

This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors.

1.2 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

GENERAL PROJECT WORK SCOPE DESCRIPTION

Project No. 528A6-19-604 Upgrade and renovate 6th floor and HVAC B76 Construction Services Statement of Work Bath VA Medical Center 76 Veterans Avenue Bath, NY 14810 The general scope of this project is to renovate roughly 8,400 square feet of the 6th floor for outpatient mental health clinics. The 6th floor also contains attic space, vertical circulation, and other back of house areas. All existing steam radiators, window AC units, ductwork, registers, grilles, and diffusers in the scope of work area will be demolished and removed from site. The steam radiator piping will be demolished back to the main and capped on the 5th floor below. Air systems solely serving the scope of work area will be demolished completely. Ductwork associated with systems serving other areas of the building in addition to the scope of work area will be demolished back to the duct riser. The new work shall include but not limited to Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and plumbing as specified by the design document, new AHU and all associated work shall be provided and installed. Installation, testing, and commissioning services for new HVAC system to the sixth floor from the attic. The project is interior renovations to the 6th Floor of the existing building. The renovations mainly include the removal of interior non-load bearing walls, ceilings, floor finishes and extensive modifications to the existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Existing Conditions The B76, 6th floor is comprised of approximately 8,500 square feet of usable clinical space, with the east and west wings consisting of unoccupied attic space and vertical circulation. The existing 6th floor is currently unoccupied.

Construction will include, but is not limited to:

1- General Construction Work

· Demolition and removal of existing non-structural partitions, finishes, and select mechanical/electrical/plumbing elements.

· Construction of new partitions, ceilings, soffits, and architectural features in accordance with design documents.

· Installation of new doors, frames, hardware, casework, millwork, and architectural finishes (flooring, wall finishes, paint, etc.).

· Coordination with structural revisions to accommodate new mechanical and plumbing systems.

· Support installation of owner-provided equipment where indicated.

· Coordinate removal and legal disposal of all asbestos-containing materials (ACM) on the sixth floor, as identified in the hazardous materials survey. Work must comply with all federal, state, and VA regulations for asbestos abatement, including required notifications, containment, and clearance procedures.

· Contractor shall coordinate closely with VA COR and EHRM teams to ensure alignment of IT/telecom infrastructure if needed.

· All work shall be performed in a manner that minimizes disruption to adjacent areas and ongoing VA operations.

· Work shall comply with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements.

2- Electrical, Communications, and Electronic Safety and Security

· Removal and replacement of electrical systems as required to support new mechanical equipment and interior layout.

· Installation of new power, lighting, controls, and emergency lighting systems.

· Installation of new telecommunications infrastructure in coordination with VA EHRM requirements.

· Integration of electronic safety and security systems, including fire alarm modifications, access control, and nurse call as indicated.

· Provide full commissioning of the electrical systems as noted in the specifications, including completing pre-functional documentation, executing contractor testing, supporting detailed performance testing as directed by the Commissioning Agent, and training VA staff on installed system components.

3- Mechanical Work

· Demolition of existing mechanical systems as indicated.

· Providing and installation of new AHU equipment to serve the 6th floor.

· New air distribution system including all the required ductwork and its components as shown in the design documents.

· Installation of all the required hydronic work and components to support the new AHU and the VAVs serving the 6th floor, as shown in the design documents.

· All the associated HVAC control systems shall be provided and installed by the contractor.

· Coordination of equipment placement with architectural and structural changes.

· Testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of all HVAC systems.

· Enhanced commissioning of all mechanical equipment as required.

· Provide full commissioning of the mechanical systems as noted in the specifications, including participation in inspections, completing prefunctional checklists, performing contractor testing, supporting functional performance testing, and conducting training for VA staff on system operations and maintenance.

4- Plumbing and Fire Protection Work

· Removal and modification of existing plumbing systems.

· Installation of new plumbing to support handwash sinks in designated rooms and other fixtures as indicated in the design drawings.

· Coordination with mechanical and architectural systems.

· Fire protection scope to include system modifications and relocation or addition of sprinkler heads as required.

· Provide full commissioning of plumbing systems as noted in the specifications, including coordination with the Commissioning Agent for inspections, completing pre-functional checklists, facilitating functional performance testing, and providing training for VA operations staff.

· Ensure conditions around new equipment are restored similar to existing.

· Support of post project documentation.

5- Structural renovation: The structural renovations include the following.

· New floor penetrations through the existing concrete framed floor structure above (Attic Floor). The openings shall be sized and positioned only to modify the existing concrete slabs which span between concrete joists without structural modifications. These penetrations shall not modify any existing concrete columns, beams, and joists.

· The infill of existing floor penetrations through the existing concrete framed floor structure above (Attic Floor) and below (6th Floor). These penetrations are limited in size and do not require modifications to the existing concrete columns, beams, and joists.

· A new concrete housekeeping slab shall be provided at the new mechanical equipment to be located on the existing Attic Floor.

· New wall penetrations above the Attic Floor are required within the existing exterior masonry construction. These penetrations are required for mechanical requirements and have been identified on the architectural drawings. Galvanized steel angle lintels and masonry enhancements are required at these locations.

· A few new security grills within new wall construction are required. Miscellaneous steel framing has been identified on the architectural drawings.

Safety Measures:

· Review and incorporate risk assessment and interim life safety plans and measures into safety and construction planning.

· Pre Construction Risk Analysis (PCRA) by VA

· Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) by VA

· ICRA infection control risk assessment by VA

· Generate and follow a safety plan and incorporate risk and life safety assessments.

The Contractor shall supply:

· All the materials, tools, labor, and supervision to complete this project as required on the contract drawings and in the specifications.

· Contractor will adhere strictly to the plans and specifications unless directed otherwise by the CO in writing.

Contractor shall have 455 Calendar days from the “Notice to Proceed” to complete all work. The total project duration is 455 days. This includes all processes starting with submission and approval of all submittals and ending with final punch list.”

Communications and Standards

· All contract direction, changes, financials, and contract performance are the responsibility of the VAMC Contracting Officer (CO).

· Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COR) is responsible for day-to-day operations in project and the primary point of contact (POC) for project.

· Communications to/from VAMC,

· Technical communications, submittals, RFI’s, change orders

· On site visits for construction and sub-contractors

· Construction coordination

· Site work coordination Project is required to use the Autodesk Construction Cloud Build Platform (ACC)

· Bath VAMC will provide licensing, permissions, and online training for this cloud-based tool at no cost to contractors.

· Contractor required to actively use Build on ACC for project documentation and coordination.

· ACC is used for submittals, requests for information, project communications and documentation.

· No contract financial information on ACC

· No personal identification information on ACC.

Project must, at a minimum, be in accordance with

· All federal, state, and local building and safety codes MUST be followed.

· All work is to be completed as shown on the contract documents drawings and specifications unless otherwise directed by the facility/CO in writing.

· Industry Construction Standards

· National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),

· Underwriters Laboratory,

· International Building Code IBC 2003,

· National Electric Code (NEC),

· VA Information Security Handbook 6500.6, etc.

The C&A Information Technology requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

VA supplies Access and coordination with Bath VAMC station utilities and site

Licensing, permissions, and online training for Autodesk Construction Cloud Build (ACC).

Location on station, north of railroad tracks, for staging area, trailers, parking, unless otherwise directed by COR.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 BID OPENING INFORMATION

In accordance with FAR 14.202-8, the government is authorizing electronic bids on this solicitation. ALL bids shall be emailed to Devan Bertch Contracting Officer, at Devan.Bertch@va.gov and timestamped by Thursday, April 30th , 2026 @ 12:30 PM EST prior to the bid opening time. The bids shall include copies of a bid bond. The bid opening shall take place on Thursday, April 30th , 2026 @ 1:00 PM EST. No hand-carried or mailed bids will be accepted.

The bid opening will take place via Microsoft Teams conference call. To access the conference, please access:

To join by phone please dial 1-347-566-4838 Phone conference ID:148 409 011#

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

Offerors are hereby notified that under New York Consolidated Laws, Chapter 60 - Tax, Article 28 - Sales and Compensating Use Taxes, Part 3 – 1116 (2), the United States of America, any of its agencies and instrumentalities, is immune from taxation when it is the purchaser, user, or consumer, or when it sells services or property of a kind not ordinarily sold by private persons.

Pursuant to Chapter 60, Article 28, Part 3-1115(17), a contractor’s purchase of such building and construction materials within New York to be incorporated into the real property belonging to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is subject to the exemption from the New York State sales and compensating use taxes. To take advantage of the tax exemption the successful offeror under this solicitation must complete ST-120.1 “Contractor Exempt Purchase Certificate” when it purchases construction materials for this contract and keep on file as required by the state of New York tax laws.

Notwithstanding FAR 52.229-3, all bids received in response to this solicitation are presumed to reflect this tax exemption, and therefore should not include the New York’s state sales and compensating use taxes on sales of materials for incorporation into VA real estate under this contract.

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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 (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) (a)(1) The offeror must 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 must 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 must 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 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of Provision)

2.5 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)

2.6 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:

Devan Bertch

Hand-Carried Address:

Mailing Address:

Devan.Bertch@va.gov

(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)

2.7 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered article, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, interconnection arrangements, national security system, roaming, sensitive compartmented information, sensitive compartmented information system, source, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

Business operations means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

(1) Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and

(2) Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted under specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

(b) Procedures.

(1) Covered telecommunications and video surveillance. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(2) FASCSA Orders.

(i) The Offeror shall search in SAM for the phrase “FASCSA order” for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (e) of FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

(ii) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM but are effective and apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 40.204-1(c)(2)).

(iii) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(c) Covered telecommunications equipment or services representations. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the Offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit)—

(1) It will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g); and

(2) It does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g).

(d) FASCSA Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g). A reasonable inquiry will look at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit.

(e) Sudan certification. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.

(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with FAR 40.203-3, the offeror, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), by submission of its offer—

(i) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;

(ii) Certifies that the offeror, or any person (as defined at section 15 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-172, 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Act. These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran’s ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and

(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $15,000 with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx)

(2) Exception for trade agreements. The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if—

(i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and

(ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.

(iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.

(g) Disclosure.

(1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs (c) or (d), then the Offeror shall disclose within 72 hours to the contracting office identified in paragraph (g)(2) the following information for each product or service not compliant:

(i) Contract number and order number, if applicable;

(ii) Identification of whether this disclosure relates to paragraph (c) on covered telecommunication equipment or services, or to paragraph (d) on FASCSA orders;

(iii) A description of the products or services that the Contractor identifies or has reason to suspect is prohibited (include brand; model number, such as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(iv) The entity that produced the product or service (include entity name, unique entity identifier, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, facilities responsible for design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and test of the product, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor (provide manufacturer codes and distributor codes used for the product));

(v) Description of the functionality of the product or service and how that functionality impacts the risk to the product or service;

(vi) An explanation of any factors relevant to determining if the product or service should be permitted by an applicable exception, exemption, or waiver (if the offeror would like the Government to consider a waiver);

(vii) Whether alternative products or services are available that would be compliant with the prohibition;

(viii) If the product or service is related to item maintenance, include the following information on the item being maintained:

(A) Brand;

(B) Model number, OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and

(C) Item description, as applicable.

(ix) Any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(2) If a disclosure is required to be submitted to a contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure as follows:

(i) If a Department of Defense contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(ii) For all other contracting offices, the Offeror shall submit the disclosure to the Contracting Officer.

(3) If the disclosure provided does not contain any of the information required by paragraph (1), and the Offeror later discovers new information that is required by paragraph (1), then the Offeror shall submit a subsequent disclosure within 72 hours of discovering the new information.

(h) Executive agency review of disclosures. The Contracting Officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (g) to determine if any applicable waiver may be sought. The Contracting Officer may choose not to pursue a waiver and may instead make an award to an Offeror that does not require a waiver.

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2.8 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/

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2.9 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.

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2.10 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…