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1 of 36C24226R0128 X 10-19-2026 561-27-1-5820-0002 561-26-104 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 East Orange VA Medical Center 385 Tremont Ave East Orange NJ 07018-1023 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 East Orange VA Medical Center 385 Tremont Ave East Orange NJ 07018-1023 Saco-Mizhquiri, Delfo Delfo.Saco-mizhquiri@va.gov The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel and supervision required to Repair Operating Room (OR) Floor and Bathroom Leaks at East Orange VA Medical Center, New Jersey.

Completion Time: 99 Calendar days after receiving notice to proceed (NTP).

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside procurement. In order to be eligible for award, the Contractor must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) with a Unique Entity Identifier and verified/certified 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 $100,000 and $250,000.

Contractor is responsible for the coordination and scheduling work and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time except as noted in the general conditions, Statement of Work (SOW), and as approved by Contracting Officer. Work shall comply with VA Specifications & regulations, all applicable Federal, State and local codes, including specific regulations related to working at the East Orange VA Medical Center.

A Site Visit is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM E.T. to accommodate the operational requirements of the Operating Room (OR) Department, minimize disruption to patient care, and ensure access to the work areas. Contractor shall meet at East Orange VAMC, 385 Tremont Ave, Building 5A, Room 113, East Orange, NJ 07018.

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

To preserve the integrity of the procurement process, all questions and request for information (FRIs) must be submitted in writing to Contract Specialist Delfo Saco Mizhquiri at Delfo.Saco-mizhquiri@va.gov. Questions must be received no later than October 28, 2026, 1:00 PM E.T.

Please submit your cost proposal via email to Delfo Saco Mizhquiri at Delfo.Saco-mizhquiri@va.gov no later than November 4, 2026 by 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Please include a cost breakdown of your firm's proposal.

EVALUATION OF OFFERS AND BASIS FOR AWARD: The Government will evaluate offers using comparative evaluations process per FAR Overhaul 12.203(c)(2) and award a single contract from this solicitation. Evaluations of Offers and Basis for Award will be in accordance with FAR Overhaul 12.204 with appropriate considerations given to the following evaluation Factors

(1) Technical, (2) Past Performance, and (3) Price. See pages 13-14 for evaluation factors details.

VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting and FAR 52.225-2 Buy American are separate requirements and are attached to this solicitation. The signed certificates must be received with the proposal.

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36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs East Orange VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange NJ 07018-1023 Tungsten Network https://www.tungsten-network.com/ customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/

Daniel Barone Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

A.3 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Project # 561-26-104 Repair Operating Room (OR) Floor and Bathroom Leaks

1. Contract Title.

Furnish professional construction services for project 561-26-104 Repair OR Floor and Bathroom Leaks at the VA NJ Health Care System, East Orange, NJ.

2. Background.

The flooring in OR 5, OR 6, and the anteroom shows visible cracking and is nearing the end of its service life. These floors have been reported as an Infection Control risk by Joint Commission. Additionally, sterile room 2-220A is being constantly affected by water intrusion from the above bathroom located on the 3rd floor.

Water intrusion is primarily caused by flooding from a clogged toilet that overflows. Whenever water spreads onto the floor, it leaks through the pipe penetrations/openings in the floor.

The proposed upgrades will provide new flooring and fully operational sterile rooms, ensuring all necessary infection control improvements in support of the OR team.

All work stated above will improve the environment for both patients and employees at VA New Jersey Health Care System East Orange Campus, Building #1 Main Hospital.

3. Scope.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, project management, quality control, and coordination necessary to complete the work described herein and as shown on the contract drawings and specifications, including:

1. Site verification of existing conditions and dimensions.

2. Demolition of OR flooring including base cove

3. Installation of new OR flooring and base cove

4. Demolition of 3rd floor bathroom including any walls required to complete the plumbing connections

5. Installation of new 3rd floor bathroom walls, partitions, plumbing, fixtures and sealed flooring

6. Patching, repair, finish restoration, and paint to match existing.

7. Disposal of materials and debris

8. Testing, documentation, and closeout deliverables.

4. Specific Tasks.

1. The contractor shall provide complete construction services, including but not limited to, all labor, material, equipment, supervision, inspections, schedules and submittals to perform all work as shown in the drawings and specifications.

2. Contractor is responsible for complying with all document submission requirements related to payment application as mentioned in Contract and Specifications.

3. Conduct all necessary site visits to verify existing as‑built conditions related to the project. Use any provided drawings or documentation as reference only, and field‑verify all dimensions, conditions, and system locations impacting the work.

4. To ensure the service can continue operating during normal hours with minimal disruption to patient care, the work will be done in multiple phases coordinated around the clinical schedule. The contractor shall submit a detailed work schedule outlining project phase, work areas, and the corresponding timeframes. Close coordination among the contractor, the COR, and the service will be required to keep all activities properly aligned.

5. Contractor shall protect all adjacent OR and sterile areas from dust, debris, and vibration using VA‑approved barriers, negative air systems, and containment methods in accordance with ICRA requirements.

6. Whenever possible, work shall be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM), unless otherwise specified in the approved schedule. However, certain phases of the project will require after‑hours work (Monday through Friday 4PM to 7AM & all hours Saturdays and Sundays). For any tasks that must occur outside regular operating hours, the contractor shall coordinate with the COR and CO, obtain prior approval, and schedule all after‑hours activities in advance. All demolition in OR and all work in Room 2-220A are to be performed after hours.

7. Contractor shall coordinate all required utility shutdowns including HVAC, domestic water, and fire protection with the COR and affected services. All shutdowns shall be scheduled and approved in advance.

8. The designated construction entrance and route will be determined during the construction kick‑off meeting.

9. Conduct testing, commissioning, and verification that all new systems are fully functional.

10. Seal all interior wall and ceiling penetrations to match existing fire ratings.

11. All new, existing, or modified penetrations through rated walls, ceilings, or floors shall be sealed using approved firestop systems in accordance with NJ code and VA firestopping standards.

12. Contractor shall remove and reinstall all affected ceiling systems required to access piping, ductwork, electrical raceways, and fire protection components, and shall restore all ceiling finishes to match existing conditions.

13. Contractor shall provide updated as‑built documentation reflecting all relocated MEP devices, including HVAC diffusers, ductwork changes, sprinkler heads, lighting fixtures, plumbing lines, and electrical raceways.

14. Contractor shall protect all HVAC ductwork, diffusers, and openings in accordance with VA ICRA requirements during demolition and installation.

15. Provide all patching, surface repairs, and painting necessary to restore any areas affected by demolition or modifications, ensuring all finishes match the existing adjacent conditions.

16. Warranty all parts and labor for a minimum one (1) year from final acceptance; longer manufacturer warranties shall be transferred to VA.

17. Contractor must wear ID badges per VA guidelines.

18. The contractor shall provide construction services as follows:

a. Contractor shall relocate all affected MEP systems and components, including but not limited to HVAC ductwork and diffusers, light fixtures, fire sprinkler heads, and any other ceiling- or wall-mounted devices, to maintain proper coverage, alignment, and code compliance wherever walls, ceilings, or room layouts are modified.

b. OR floor replacement

i. Contractor must adhere to VA PCRA, ICRA, ILSM Documentation

ii. Furnish and install approximate total of 1600sf Resinous Flooring per VA Spec 09 67 23.40

1. 650sf 2-318 OR5

2. 660sf 2-322 OR6

3. 140sf 2-320

4. 70sf 2-321

iii. Floor work

1. Product manufacturer–certified installers only. Proof of certification is required for each individual worker.

2. Demolish existing floor and level floor for new application per manufacturer requirements. Concrete patch will follow manufacturer recommendation. Contractor/Installer must follow manufacturer recommendation to prep floor and install new floor.

3. Furnish and install integrated 4” cove base.

4. Floor and cove base must be smooth, no visible kinks, dips, damage and rough surfaces.

5. Furnish and install approved transition strips.

6. Contractor to provide moisture tests, provide written document for record.

7. Contractor responsible for applying material to control moisture.

8. Walls, ceilings, ductwork and any fixtures that remain in the work areas shall be properly protected from damage and dust particles during and throughout the new flooring installation.

9. Contractor is responsible for painting any damaged walls due to this new work.

10. Contractor will remove all debris at the end of each work shift.

11. Contractor is responsible for verifying measurements on provided drawings.

12. Operating rooms will be turned over to the contractor for 9 days, starting on Friday 8PM until following week Sunday 11PM.

13. Work may occur concurrently in both OR rooms. The full scope of flooring work in both OR rooms must be completed within the 9-day time window, including all required curing times. Both OR rooms must be fully completed and ready for operations no later than 7:00 AM on the morning immediately following the 9-day time window.

c. 3rd floor bathroom renovation

i. Contractor must adhere to VA PCRA, ICRA, ILSM Documentation

ii. Demo toilets and partitions, floor and piping

1. Piping work in the ceiling of room 2-220A shall be performed only during after-hours.

iii. Construct the new wall integrated with existing building conditions.

iv. Contractor shall provide a code-compliant cleanout for the toilet waste/vent piping and shall furnish and install an appropriately sized access door (08 31 13) to allow future maintenance of the cleanout and associated plumbing components.

v. Install new wall hung toilets

vi. Connect all required supply and waste line plumbing

vii. All toilet vent modifications shall comply with applicable NJ plumbing codes, whether reused or newly installed.

viii. Seal the floor and all floor openings

ix. Install new floor tiles in accordance with manufacturer specifications. This includes preparing all substrate surfaces, verifying proper leveling and moisture conditions, applying approved setting materials, and ensuring consistent spacing, alignment, and finish quality to match existing finishes.

x. Contractor shall provide tile transitions, trims, and alignment to ensure new tile installations match existing conditions in appearance, spacing, and finish quality.

xi. Reinstall existing partitions

xii. Contractor is responsible for verifying measurements on provided drawings.

5. Performance Monitoring (if applicable).

Work shall be coordinated with the facility through the COR. The COR will monitor contract performance on a daily/weekly basis. Contractor shall submit daily progress reports to the COR, including manpower, activities, issues, and upcoming work.

The contractor will be evaluated for performance and compliance with all contract requirements. Several key areas will be assessed throughout the construction period, including the following:

· Quality, examples:

· Maintaining effective quality control

· Implementation of the 3-phase inspection process

· Preparing and maintaining the CQC (Contractor Quality Control) documentation

· Ensuring plans are aligned with specifications

· Coordination between disciplines

· Compliance with design criteria

· Reviews of materials and shop drawings

· Identification and correction of deficient work

· Avoiding the use of unspecified materials

· Schedule, examples:

· Completing construction activities on time

· Maintaining an adequate work schedule

· Meeting administrative milestone dates

· Taking appropriate corrective action for contractors caused delays/negligence

· Submitting all required deliverables on or ahead of schedule

· Furnishing updated project schedules as per contract requirements

· Cost Control – Not required for Fixed Price contract

· Management, example:

· Demonstrating a customer focused approach

· Maintaining effective communication between GC and VA

· Management responsiveness to the program as it relates to meeting contract requirements

· The extent to which the GC identifies and applies resources required to meet schedule requirements; assigns responsibility for tasks and actions required by contract; communicates appropriate information to affected program elements in a timely manner.

· The adequacy of the GC mechanisms for tracking contract compliance, recording changes to planning documentation and management of cost and schedule control system, and internal controls,

· Performance relative to management of data collection, recording, and distribution as required by the contract.

· Performance of personnel who filled the key positions, as described in the contract

· Contractor’s management, on-site, and home office personnel exhibiting the capacity to adequately plan, schedule, resource, organize and otherwise manage the work.

· Managing subcontractors effectively, including prompt payment, compliance with labor and safety standards, and integrating them into the project team

· Utilization of small businesses, example:

· Compliance with all terms and conditions in the contract relating to Small Business participation

· Regulatory Compliance, example:

· Compliance with all terms and conditions in the contract relating to applicable regulations and codes

· Compliance with all contract clause requirements

· Compliance with the reporting requirements of the contract

· Compliance with VA design guides, manuals, directives, and specifications

· Compliance with all Scope of Work Requirements

· Compliance with Autodesk Construction Cloud Application

6. Security Requirements.

General Contractor’s employees and their subcontractors shall not enter the project site without an appropriate security badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

Contractor employees requiring a VA security badge must coordinate with the COR. Because this process can be up to an average of three (3) weeks, it should be initiated as early as possible. Requirements include providing valid identification (such as a passport or Real ID) and completing fingerprinting prior to full background screening. More information on PIV Credential Identity Verification is available on: https://www.osp.va.gov/docs/PIV_Credential_Identity_Verification_Matrix.pdf No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the CO/COR except as specifically required by the scope of the work.

VA reserves the right to close or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees and their subcontractors off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

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

· GFE: not used

· GFI: Contract drawings and schedules. Documents are reference only; Contractor must field-verify all conditions and coordinate with COR for project intentions.

8. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work: Not Used

b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI): Not Used

c. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria: The COR is responsible for monitoring and verifying that all work performed under the contract is completed within the required timeframe and in accordance with the contract requirements, specifications, drawings, and applicable quality standards.

9. Risk Control The contractor shall protect all existing equipment and materials from damage during construction. Any damaged material, systems, components, and finishes shall be repaired or replaced at the expense of the contractor with the acceptance of the Government.

The contractor shall comply with all VA safety protocols and OSHA standards, and if work is performed near patient care areas, shall follow and maintain an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) plan in coordination with VA Infection Control staff. A clean, organized, and safe work environment must be always maintained.

The contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through construction areas that serve as routes to affected spaces and equipment. All alteration work in occupied areas must be coordinated to ensure continuous Medical Center operations throughout the construction period.

10. Place of Performance: VANJHCS East Orange, Building 1, 2nd and 3rd floor The contractor shall minimize interference with the normal flow of Medical Center traffic throughout the duration of construction activities. This includes:

· Keeping all roads, walkways, and building entrances clear of construction materials, debris, and standing equipment or vehicles

· Ensuring uninterrupted access to parking areas and occupied spaces within the facility

· Coordinating with VA personnel to schedule deliveries and work activities in a manner that avoids peak traffic times and minimizes disruption to patient care and staff operations.

11. Period of Performance.

Contractor to start immediately after receiving the NTP, estimate completion time is 99 calendar days. Completion time includes all phases of the contract, weekends and holidays, as well as lead time for major equipment.

· Phase 0 - submittals, shop drawings review, and delivery of equipment to the site approximately 60 calendar days. The contractor may begin work prior to this date, provided all requirements have been fulfilled.

· Phase I – Bathroom work – 30 calendar days work construction

· Phase II – Flooring work – 9 calendar days work construction

A.4 LIST OF BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TEMPLATE – SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

MAKE, MODEL AND SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

REFERENCE: VA Project# 561-26-104 - Repair OR Foor & Bathroom Leaks ITEM: Resinous Floor VENDOR: Stonhard MODEL: Stonres STR

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

Hardness (ASTM D-2240, Shore D) Percent Elongation....................................................... 70%

(ASTM D-638)

Impact Resistance............................................. 160 in. lbs.

(ASTM D-2794)

Static Load Limit......................................................... PASS (ASTM F-970) (250 lb./113 kg. load) Residual Indentation ................................. 2.4 % thickness (ASTM F-1914) ................................. (140 lb./64 kg. load) Abrasion Resistance 0.03 gm

(ASTM D-4060 CS-17)

VOC Content.................................... STR Self-leveler - 4 g/l (ASTM D-2369, Method E) Stonseal PF7 - 3 g/l (Method C) Cure Rate........................................12 hours for foot traffic (@77F˚/25˚C) 48 hours for normal operations 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:

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials consisting of Request for Proposal, drawings, specifications and contract forms will be available in the Contract Opportunities section on https://www.sam.gov in electronic format only by searching for solicitation number 36C24226R0128. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at https://www.sam.gov as an “Interested Vendor” so that others will know of our interest in participating in this procurement. An offeror’s mailing list WILL NOT BE prepared by the Contract Specialist. SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at https://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 proposals. Copies of signed amendment cover pages must be submitted with the proposals.

(b) If the Offeror's proposed price exceeds $150,000, a bid guarantee must be submitted. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the proposed price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form (on Standard Form (SF) 24) and amount, by the date and time specified for receipt of proposals, will require rejection of the offer in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. Affidavit of Individual Sureties shall be submitted on SF 28.

(c) If the contract will exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the offeror 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.

(d) If proposed price is between $30,000 - $150,000. The 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.

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: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: The Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision to accomplish the work as described in the contract documents for project number 561-26-104 to Repair Operating Room (OR) Floor and Bathroom Leaks at East Orange VA Medical Center in accordance with the statement of work (SOW), specifications, and drawings.

Cost Range: $100,000 and $250,000

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 EVALUATION AND BASIS FOR AWARD

Basis for Award: The Government will issue a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Evaluation Approach is Comparative Evaluation. The Government will evaluate proposals using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR Overhaul 12.203(c)(2), where proposals will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a proposal other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Proposals may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a proposal that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate offers.

Evaluation Factors:

The evaluation will consider the following:

(1) Factor - Technical Capability: The Government will evaluate the Offeror's demonstrated technical capability to successfully perform the work described in the Statement of Work (SOW), Specifications, and Drawings. The Offeror shall address the following elements:

a. Relevant Construction Experience: The Offeror shall describe up to two (2) projects completed or substantially completed within the past five (5) years that demonstrate experience performing construction or renovation work similar in scope, size, and complexity to this requirement.

For each project, provide:

· Project title and location;

· Customer/agency;

· Contract value;

· Period of performance and completion date;

· Brief description of the work performed;

· Identification of the Offeror's role as prime contractor or subcontractor; and

· Explanation of how the project is relevant to this requirement.

Experience involving renovation within an active hospital, healthcare facility, or other occupied institutional facility, including coordination of multiple construction trades and work performed while facility operations continued, should be clearly identified.

b. Resinous Flooring Capability: The Offeror shall demonstrate its capability to successfully perform the resinous flooring portion of the requirement in accordance with the contract specifications.

The Offeror shall identify the proposed resinous flooring installer or subcontractor and describe its qualifications and relevant experience with resinous flooring systems of similar type, size, and complexity. The submission shall demonstrate that the proposed installer is capable of satisfying the qualification requirements of Specification Section 09 67 23.40, Resinous Flooring, including applicable manufacturer certification/approval and installer experience requirements.

The Offeror shall also identify the manufacturer and resinous flooring system proposed. If proposing the brand-name product identified in the solicitation, the Offeror shall identify the manufacturer and product. If proposing an equal product, the Offeror shall provide manufacturer product literature and technical data sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the salient characteristics and other applicable requirements identified in the solicitation.

The Offeror shall provide sufficient information for the Government to determine both the capability of the proposed installer and the acceptability of the proposed resinous flooring system.

(2) Factor 2 – Past Performance: The Government will evaluate the Offeror's record of recent and relevant past performance to assess the likelihood of successful contract performance. Offerors shall provide:

a. Information for at least two (2) projects completed within the past five (5) years that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to this requirement. For each project, provide:

· Project title and location.

· Customer name and point of contact (name, title, telephone number, and email address).

· Contract number (if applicable).

· Contract value.

· Period of performance.

· A brief description of the work performed.

b. The Government may consider information obtained from the references provided, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), or other sources available to the Government when evaluating past performance.

If an Offeror does not have a record of recent and relevant past performance, the Offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably. The Government will consider the absence of past performance as neutral.

(3) Factor 3 - Price: include itemized breakdown of labor, material, and equipment costs.

2.2 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)

2.3 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 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million, 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 52.240-90 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…