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36C24226B0055 X 07-01-2026 632-26-109 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx

NY

10468-3904 "Via email at samantha.chavanga@va.gov"

Chavanga, Samantha 934-221-8574 The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel and supervision for Project No. 632-26-109 Replace Campus Fire Hydrants 11 22 27 36 42, in accordance with the drawings and specifications at the Northport Campus.

Completion Time: 120 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside procurement.

To be eligible for award, Contractor must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) with a Unique Entity Identifier are verified/visible/certified as SDVOSB in the Small Business Search https://search.certification.sba.gov/ at time of the Bid/offer submission and before award of this procurement. Offerors must submit their annual Vets 4212 Report. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 236220- Business Size is $45 Million Magnitude of Construction: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and 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 atthe VA Northport Campus.

A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 11:00am EST prospective bidders shall meet at Northport Building 10, 2nd floor conference room #205.

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 request for information must be submitted in writing to Samantha Chavanga at samantha.chavanga@va.gov. Questions must be received no later than July 21, 2026, at 2:00pm (EST).

ONLY EMAILED BIDS to samantha.chavanga@va.gov will be accepted. The bids shall include copies of the original bid bond.

Bids are due on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:30am.

The bid opening will be held online via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, , August 4, 2026, at 10:00am. EST.

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 to be responsive.

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

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36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx

NY

10468-3904 Tungsten Network https://www.tungsten-network.com/ customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/

Table of Contents

Northport VA Medical Center Replace Campus Fire Hydrants Number 11, 22, 27, 36 and 42

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1.0 Scope of Work

This is a construction contract for the Northport VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768. The contract is part of the tiered approach to infrastructure upgrades to address deficiencies in the potable and fire suppression water systems.

The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials (except VA‑furnished pipe), equipment, tools, testing, and incidentals required to replace fire hydrants, valves, install new underground fire suppression pipeline, relocate one hydrant, and perform associated site restoration.

The work includes five dry‑barrel fire hydrant (FH) replacements, three fire valve (FV) replacements, two post‑indicator valves (PIV) with tamper switches replacements, relocation of one hydrant, and installation of approximately 280 linear feet of 8‑inch ductile iron (DI) underground fire suppression piping.

Attachments provided with this scope:

A – Specifications and Equipment Schedule B – Campus Water Distribution Network and Facility Map C – Campus Hydrant Flow Testing D – Image Gallery

A. Fire Protection Device Replacement and Relocation The contractor shall remove and replace the following:

• Five dry‑barrel fire hydrants at the following locations:

– FH11 (near corner of building 61)

– FH22 (near buildings 62/63)

– FH27 (front of generator building 219)

– FH36 (near building 203)

– FH42 (near buildings 16/36)

New hydrants shall be dry-barrel Muller SUPER CENTURION FIRE HYDRANT 5 ¼” and have 5” NST/NH steamer main port and two 2.5” NST/NH side ports 250 working psi pressure rating and 500 test psi pressure rating “(see Attachment A-Specifications and Equipment Schedule for more detailed information).

• Relocate FH18 (rear of building 11) approximately 1 foot away from the curb to meet clearance requirements and install 3 bollards for traffic protection at FH18.

• Replace in-kind or better three fire gate valves

– FV30 (serving FH42, adjacent to building 16)

– FV84 (serving FH20, adjacent to building 16)

– FV83 (serving FH36, adjacent to building 203)

• Replace two post‑indicator valves and tamper switches:

– PIV12 (building 8)

– PIV13 (building 36)

New post-indicator valves shall be Kennedy Valve 2945A 36-3/4 in. 6 ft 6 in Indicator Post or a VA-approved equivalent compatible with the existing fire suppression system. New tamper switches shall be 10 Amp supervisory tamper switch for Post Industrial valve(s) or a VA-approved equivalent compatible with the established fire suppression system and designed to operate in temperatures ranging from –40°F to 120°F (–40°C to 49°C).

All valves must comply with current applicable ANSI, ASME, ASTM, AWWE (C508, C800), and UL/FM national standards. Identification signs shall be posted at each valve to indicate the valve’s function and the part of the system the valve controls.

Please refer to Attachment A- Specifications and Equipment Schedule for more detailed information.

All existing components shall be removed, disposed of properly, and replaced with new, code‑compliant equipment.

B. Underground Fire Suppression Piping Installation The contractor shall install underground ductile iron fire protection piping as follows:

· Relocate FH27 (front of generator building 219) 4 feet to the West of the current location and install new FH27 near the rear of building 6.

· Install approximately 280 linear feet of 8‑inch DI pipe to connect the building 40 (Chapel) fire line to the new FH27 installed at the rear of building 61.

· Install new 2-inch pipe connection from the new FH27 to building 61 fire sprinkler systems.

· 8-inch DI pipe material and 2-inch pipe material will be supplied by the Northport VAMC. All additional fittings, gaskets, thrust blocks, bedding, excavation, and backfill shall be provided by the contractor.

C. Excavation and Site Work

· The Contractor shall perform all construction tasks and all excavation required to access, remove, and replace pipe and appurtenances. The Contractor shall locate all underground utilities within the work zone and shall excavate at hydrant locations in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction. The Contractor shall utilize existing water system engineering drawings and GPR water system data to locate water pipelines below grade. Additional available specifications will be provided prior to the start of any construction activities. The majority of the Northport VAMC water lines are approximately four to six feet below grade and six (6) inches or eight (8) inches in diameter. The Contractor will perform one exploratory excavation to verify depth, pipe size, and flange pattern, and shall conduct GPR analysis to locate all existing underground utilities. All such utility locating activities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

· The Contractor shall backfill using filter stone wrapped in filter fabric and shall backfill the remaining excavation with existing soil placed in six‑inch lifts and compacted with a rammer or tamper. Final grade shall match adjacent soil. The top four inches shall consist of new topsoil seeded with tall fescue and covered with straw matting.

· Any additional piping replacement required to execute the contract shall be treated as a contract modification. The Contractor shall obtain concurrence and written authorization to proceed from the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to replacing any piping. The piping identified in Attachment A shall be replaced. Existing thrust blocks shall also be replaced. The Contractor shall flow and pressure test each hydrant in accordance with NFPA 24 and shall furnish a report to the COR.

· If unsuitable or contaminated soils are encountered during excavation, the time and cost burden for testing shall be absorbed by the Contractor, and any additional fill or remediation will be procured as a contract modification. Dumping of any materials on campus is strictly prohibited. The Contractor shall paint all hydrants based on their GPM flow in accordance with NFPA 24. The Contractor acknowledges that a ledge may be encountered during excavation and shall remove such material as necessary to complete the contract work.

· The Contractor shall coordinate routing to bypass the Wall of Wars using VA‑designated tie‑in locations. All trenching, shoring, pipe bedding, and compaction shall comply with OSHA and AWWA requirements.

D. Restoration

· The contractor shall restore all disturbed landscaping, pavement, curbing, sidewalks, and other architectural features to original or better condition.

All debris shall be removed and disposed of safely and following appropriate EPA, DEC, and other regulatory waste disposal standards.

· Clean-up shall occur daily to maintain clear access and prevent hazards.

E. General Construction Requirements

· Contractor shall participate in the mandatory pre‑bid walkthrough to verify field conditions and notify the Contracting Officer (CO) of discrepancies.

· Contractor shall verify all quantities and dimensions before work begins.

· Contractor is responsible for providing secure storage for materials and tools.

· Safety barriers and signage must be installed prior to beginning any work.

· Provide infection control and pedestrian protection where required.

· The contractor shall ensure that all workers maintain required OSHA training.

· Coordinate with the COR for all service interruptions and temporary bypasses of fire protection systems.

· Contractor shall evaluate existing underground hydrant mechanisms for possible replacement and report conditions to the CO/COR.

· Testing: Contractor shall perform operational testing, flushing, and hydrostatic testing of all new hydrants, valves, and pipelines.

· Contractor shall guarantee workmanship and materials for one year following official acceptance.

1.1 Equipment Specifications

New replacement hydrants shall be dry-barrel Muller SUPER CENTURION FIRE HYDRANT 5 ¼” and have 5” NST/NH steamer main port and two 2.5” NST/NH side ports 250 working psi pressure rating and 500 test psi pressure rating, or VA‑approved equal. Hydrants must be installed per manufacturer instructions and applicable AWWA specifications.

New post-indicator valves shall be Kennedy Valve 2945A 36-3/4 in. 6 ft 6 in Indicator Post or a VA-approved equivalent compatible with the existing fire suppression system. New tamper switches shall be 10 Amp Tamper Switch for Post Industrial Valve(s) or a VA-approved equivalent compatible with the established fire suppression system.

All new equipment, appurtenances, and other installations must meet or exceed all requirements of ANSI/AWWA C502, C550, ANSI 61, ANSI 372 and other applicable standards explicitly stated in this paragraph. All final approvals shall be made by the COR.

1.2 Contractor Tasks

Safety and Site Control Requirements

1. General Site Safety and Protection

a. Contractor shall install OSHA‑compliant yellow guardrails or 7‑foot chain‑link construction fencing around all active work areas. Fencing shall include appropriate warning signage, visibility markings, and restricted‑access notices.

b. Contractor shall provide engineered shoring for all excavations per OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P. During non‑working hours, all open excavations shall be securely covered, labeled, and protected to prevent unauthorized access.

c. Contractor shall implement full Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for all water system isolations in accordance with OSHA 1910.147 and VA safety policy.

d. A written lift plan shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to any lifting operations involving hydrant removal or installation. The plan shall identify equipment, rigging, load weights, load paths, and operator qualifications.

e. Contractor shall submit a daily construction log to the COR that includes:

• Summary of work performed and potential project risks

• Materials received on site

• Crew count and total labor hours

• Delays, interferences, or unexpected site conditions

• Safety near‑misses, incidents, or corrective actions

• Documentation of cleanup activities and housekeeping compliance

2. Surface Removal and Restoration Removal and reinstallation of asphalt, curbing, lawn areas, sidewalks, or any other hardscape or landscape features disturbed by construction activities shall be included in this contract. Restoration shall return all surfaces to original or better condition.

3. Field Verification of Water Distribution Network Contractor shall field‑verify all water main routing, valve locations, hydrant laterals, and service connections shown in the attached campus water distribution network map. VA cannot guarantee that the map is fully complete or current. Discrepancies shall be immediately reported to the COR.

4. Water Service and Hydrant Shutdown Coordination Any system shutdown or hydrant outage resulting from this contract must be coordinated with the COR two (2) weeks in advance.

• Water main and hydrant shutdowns will be performed by VA Facilities Management.

• Contractor shall identify the estimated shutdown impact areas using existing drawings, facility staff interviews, line tracing, and site investigation.

• Contractor shall provide all necessary support to ensure safe isolation and restoration of service.

5. Excavation Security Contractor shall install secure 7‑foot‑tall fencing around each open excavation for the duration of work in that area. Fencing shall remain in place until the excavation is fully backfilled and safe for unrestricted access.

Codes, Standards, and Regulatory Compliance All work shall comply with the following:

· NFPA Codes and Standards including NFPA 25 and NFPA 291

· VA Fire Protection Design Manual (Ninth Edition – 2023)

· VA Technical Information Library standards and specifications

· AWWA C505, C550-05 (Protective Interior Coatings for Valves and Hydrants)

· Fire hydrant replacements shall ensure NFPA 291-compliant flow capacity and full operational accessibility.

· OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

· New York State and Suffolk County codes

· AWWA standards for hydrant and piping installation

· All manufacturer installation requirements

Safety, Security, and VA Requirements

i. Contractor must comply with all VA safety, security, and Life Safety Code requirements.

ii. The contractor will coordinate with the COR phased temporary service bypass plans and facility service interruptions.

iii. Work areas must be kept free of hazards and maintain clear access for patients and staff.

iv. Contractor shall complete VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness training.

v. Any damage caused by contractor personnel shall be repaired at no additional cost to the government.

Quality Control / Assurance

i. Inspect hydrants upon delivery with the COR, document defects.

ii. Torque all bolts per manufacturer instructions and verify torque with COR prior to backfilling.

iii. Ensure new hydrant matches original orientation and elevation.

Submit all materials, equipment, procedures, and certifications to COR for approval before starting work.

iv. Field‑verify all measurements and connections prior to proposal submission.

v. Provide certified AWS 3rd‑party weld inspections where applicable.

vi. Provide updated work plan schedules upon request within two (2) business days.

vii. Maintenance / Training Coordination Plan

i. If road or sidewalk closures are required, submit duration and limits in the proposal

ii. If water main shutdown is required, provide a full coordination plan to the COR for approval.

Commissioning

i. Perform hydrostatic testing per manufacturer requirements.

ii. The COR and Northport VA Medical Center Fire Chief must witness testing.

iii. Submit written commissioning results to the COR.

2.0 Deliverables

At completion of all work, the Contractor shall provide the following:

1. As‑Built Documentation

• Final as‑built drawings showing the exact location, depth, alignment, and configuration of all installed hydrants, valves, PIVs, and underground piping.

• Drawings shall include GPS coordinates or campus grid references for all new or relocated assets.

• As‑builts must be provided in both PDF and AutoCAD formats and reflect all field changes.

2. Testing and Commissioning Reports

• NFPA 291 fire hydrant flow test results for each new or replaced hydrant.

• Hydrostatic pressure test results for the 280 LF (and any additional) 8-inch DI pipeline.

• Valve operation and functional verification reports for all replaced fire valves and PIVs.

• Final system flush documentation demonstrating clear water and proper flow direction.

• Confirmation that hydrants are fully visible, accessible, and compliant with VA Fire Protection Design Manual.

3. Product Data, Certifications, and O&M Manuals

• Manufacturer data sheets for all fire hydrants, valves, PIVs, and fittings installed.

• Warranty documentation for all equipment and materials.

• Operation and maintenance manuals for hydrants, valves, and PIVs, including lubrication instructions, torque values, and preventive maintenance requirements.

• Material certifications for DI fittings, gaskets, thrust blocks, bedding materials, and coatings.

4. Photographic Documentation

• Pre‑construction photographs of each work area.

• Progress photographs showing excavation, piping installation, thrust restraint, and tie‑in points.

• Final restoration photographs demonstrating that all disturbed areas have been returned to original or better condition.

5. Restoration and Site Condition Verification

• Written confirmation that all pavement, curbing, sidewalks, landscaping, and other architectural elements have been restored to VA’s satisfaction.

• Provide written documentation of final compaction tests, pavement thickness, and ADA compliance for any affected surfaces.

6. Safety and Compliance Documentation

• Daily safety logs and OSHA compliance documentation.

• Mandatory hazardous materials testing or abatement records, including chain‑of‑custody and disposal manifests.

• Traffic/pedestrian control plans used during construction.

• Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) compliance documentation.

7. Shutdown, Outage, and Bypass Records

• Log of all coordinated water system shutdowns, temporary bypasses, and system isolations.

• Verification of post‑shutdown system restoration and re‑pressurization.

8. Training and Orientation

• On‑site training for VA Maintenance & Operations staff covering operation of new hydrants, valves, and PIVs.

• Sign‑off sheet documenting VA staff attendance and date of training.

9. Final Punch‑List and Completion Package

• Completed punch‑list with all deficiencies corrected.

• Certificate of Completion signed by Contractor and COR.

• One‑year warranty statement covering all labor and materials.

• Contractor’s final affidavit of payment to suppliers and subcontractors.

3.0 Cleanup and Disposal

1. Housekeeping

a. Maintain a clean worksite; no dry sweeping or compressed air for cleanup.

c. If the area is deemed unacceptable by COR, contractor must clean immediately at no cost.

2. Waste Disposal

a. Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of all debris after final project acceptance.

b. Contractor shall comply with OSHA, EPA, DOT, State, and local regulations for waste handling and disposal.

3. Testing and Acceptance All equipment must be tested before final Government acceptance. Provide all testing reports and specification documents to COR.

4. Cost Liability The VA does not assume responsibility for costs incurred in proposal preparation. Contractor is responsible for actions of personnel and for any damages caused during work. All personnel operating vehicles on VA property must be properly licensed.

5. Protection of Work and Property

a. Contractor shall protect all work from damage and protect VA property.

b. Contractor shall install barricades, railings, and safety signage to prevent injuries and maintain pedestrian movement.

6. Additional Work Any work outside the scope requires a written proposal and a written approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) before proceeding.

7. Performance Schedule Work hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST (excluding Federal Holidays).

8. Period of Performance Work must begin within 7 calendar days of contract award. Period of Performance (POP) for the full scope of this contract shall be 120 calendar days.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

GENERAL INTENTION

Contractor shall provide the labor and materials to include but not limited to the drawings provided and specifications for the Replace Campus Fire Hydrants Number 11, 22, 27, 36 and 42 project located at the Northport VA Medical Center. The period of performance is 120 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

SITE VISIT

Bidders are urged and encouraged to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performing these services. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

There will only be one (1) organized site visit. It will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM (EST). Participants will meet at 79 Middleville Road Building 10 2nd floor conference room #205 for sign-in process before moving on to the Job site and will sign in at the front desk to receive a visitor’s badge. Please bring a government issued photo ID.

Parking will be in designated lots only. Parking in other designated spaces is not allowed. Street parking is metered by the City of New York. Allow ample time to find parking.

Attendance is not mandatory; however, all bidders are strongly encouraged to attend.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements or specifications, submit a written RFI via email to samanth.chavanga@va.gov.

RFIs will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted on www.sam.gov.

The deadline for submission of RFIs for this solicitation is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM (EST). No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephone RFIs will not be accepted or returned.

DELIVERY OF BIDS

1. In accordance with FAR 14.202-8, the government is authorizing electronic bids on this solicitation. ALL bids shall be emailed to Samantha Chavanga, Contract Specialist, at samantha.chavanga@va.gov and timestamped by 9:30 AM (EST) prior to the bid opening time. The bids shall include copies of a bid bond. The bid opening shall take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00am (EST). No hand-carried or mailed bids will be accepted.

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

Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2438870409729?p=Gxj1fC52Ju3bkWIF87 Meeting ID: 243 887 040 972 9 Passcode: 7kV6bn6Z Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 332-249-0600,,522863726# United States, New York City Find a local number Phone conference ID: 522 863 726# ________________________________________________________________________________

Bids received after 9:30AM (EST) will be rejected.

Any exception to the terms and conditions of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) will result in a non-responsive bid.

Failure to provide a definitive price will result in a non-responsive bid.

Receipt of bids must be in accordance with the terms and conditions of this IFB.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The contract award will be made using FAR Part 14 Sealed bidding procedures, selecting the responsive, responsible bidder whose bid is conforming to the invitation for bids will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors included in the invitation. The selected bid must be determined to be a fair and reasonable price.

RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A Determination of Responsibility shall 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 a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the bidder/offeror ineligible for the award.

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

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLATFORM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Construction contractors and A/E design firms, selected by award to perform work at VISN 2 VA facilities, are required to utilize VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform, also called Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Access to the platform and training portal will be provided by VISN 2 through project Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at no cost for the duration of the project. Autodesk Build is the management and collaborative environment that VISN 2 uses for all its Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM), Minor Program projects, Feasibility Studies, Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning contracts. There is no user, license, or subscription fee to the contractor for using this cloud-based platform.

1. The contractor shall accomplish and complete the following tasks upon award of contract:

1. Request access to ACC platform and ProductivityNOW eLearning Site to project VA COR NLT 14 days from contract award.

1. Only staff that shall utilize the platform to be granted access. Examples: Project manager, sub-contractors POC, Site manager, Safety officer, etc.

1. The access request shall be in writing and include a list of staff. The list shall include the following information:

· Full Name

· Company Name

· Email Address

· Role/Position on the project (i.e., Project manager, site super)

1. Upon granting access, staff shall complete the required ACC training through ProductivityNOW platform within 12 Calendar days.

1. Upon successful completion of the training, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion to COR NLT 2 business days. \

1. Access to ProductivityNOW eLearning will expire after 12 Calendar days after online access is granted. The contractor shall complete ACC training within that period.

1. Additional Staff and Subcontractors can be added at any time with a request submission to the project COR as described above.

1. The contractor shall only use the ACC platform for contract required submissions, official project correspondence to be acknowledged, reviewed, and actioned by the responsible party. No additional time shall be added to the contract, nor an increase in contract amount be provided for the contractor’s failure to utilize the ACC platform as the project’s official communication and collaboration system. Any correspondence out of platform shall not be the governing authority contradicting direction and will be at the contractor’s expense. Official project correspondence and collaboration includes but not limited to: RFIs, submittals, schedules, shutdown requests, actionable tasks, reports, testing, safety inspections, photos, and site surveys.

1. The contractor must inform the COR of any staff changes NLT 2 business days from the change. Staff changes pertain to staff who were granted access to the ACC platform. The contractor shall request termination of access, replacement of personnel and/or any other action that might impact on the contractor ability to maintain required utilization of the platform.

1. Contractor submission requirements cannot be accepted for work to begin without meeting all ACC Platform requirements outlined herein, including completing required ACC platform training.

FAR DEVIATION FEB 2025 Instructions:

“System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.”

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

1.1 BID PRICING SHEET

IFB No.: 36C24226B0055 Project No.: 632-26-109

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.

BASE BID

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes abatement, demolition, general construction, alterations, equipment, structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical and fire alarm work. See required work under contract drawings and specifications.

The Contract period of performance for Base Bid construction shall be 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

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:

o Bid Bond and associated documents on correct forms;

o Acknowledgement of all amendments;

o Completed 52.225-2 Buy America Certificate o Completed 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations in Subcontractors Compliance Certificate o Verified/visible/certified on the Small Business Administration Certification (VetCert) of VetBiz (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) o Proof of compliance with VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting.

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 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that—

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5;

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are set aside in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5; and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for—

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause— [X] By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or [] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protégé and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protégé shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protégé in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of Clause)

2.3 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)

2.4 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)

2.5 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 percent of the bid price or , 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST. (SEP 2006) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

(a) Protests, (as defined in FAR 33.102), that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), must be served on the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from them.

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