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36C24227R0009

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Akkil Kurian Akkil.Kurian@va.gov 718-526-1000

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Network Contracting Office 2

James J. Peters VA Medical Center

130 West Kingsbridge Road

Bronx NY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Please see the following page for the solicitation 36C24227R0009 regarding Replace Chilled Water Pump at the Boiler Plant JJP VAMC Bronx, NY.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES

NO

a.

Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d.

Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C24227R0009 X 10-29-2026 526-27-1-636-0012 N/A 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904 Kurian, Akkil

(718) 526-1000 The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel and supervision for the Replace Chilled Water Pump at the Boiler Plant project at the James J. Peter VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY.

Completion Time: 180 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The 180 calendar day completion time may not be needed to complete all the work but is associated with possible lead time of equipment.

This is a 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 are verified/visible/certified as SDVOSB in the DynamicSmall Business Search (DSBS) https://search.certifications.sba.gov at the time 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 will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of 8AM to 4:30PM 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 Bronx VA Medical Center.

A site visit is scheduled for November 3, 2026 at 12:00pm EST. Prospective Contractors shall meet at Bronx Engineering office GC-100.

NOTE: NO OTHER SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED. INTERESTED CONTRACTORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

To preserve the integrity of the procurement process, all questions and requests for information must be submitted in writing to Akkil.Kurian@va.gov. Questions must be received no later than November 4, 2026 @11:00AM.

Please submit your cost proposal via email to Akkil.Kurian@va.gov no later than November 11 @ 12:00 PM EST Please include a cost breakdown of your firm’s proposal.

EVALUATION OF OFFERS AND BASIS FOR AWARD: The Government will evaluate offers using comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b)(3) and award a single contractfrom this solicitation. Evaluation of Offers & Basis for Award will be in accordance with FAR 13.106 with appropriate consideration given to the following evaluation factors:

(1) TECHNICAL, (2) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION, (3)PAST PERFORMANCE, and (4) PRICE. TECHNICAL FACTOR: Offerors shall submit an offer demonstrating experience project info in a healthcare setting including qualification of the Competent Person / Project Supervisor who will be assigned to this project. Please see attached Page _1 _for detailed evaluation factors X X 52.211-10 X 12:00pm

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Activity 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468 Tungsten Network https://www.tungsten-network.com/ customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/

1-866-372-1141 Akkil Kurian Contracting Officer

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Replace Chilled Water Pump at the Boiler Plant James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10468

Scope of Work:

This is a construction contract for the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468 for Replacing the existing chilled water pump and motor to provide reliable, chilled water circulation for the associated cooling system. The work includes removal of the existing equipment, furnishing and installing a new pump and motor, electrical power connections, piping insulation, startup, and testing.

2. General Requirements The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, tools, rigging, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete the approved replacement work and deliver an operational system.

Work shall be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Engineering staff to minimize disruption to medical center operations. Installation shall comply with the applicable contract approved submittals, manufacturer’s instructions, and facility safety requirements.

3. Field Investigation and Verification Before ordering equipment or beginning demolition, the contractor shall:

· Verify the existing pump location, identification, configuration, manufacturer, model, and nameplate information.

· Verify the required pump flow, total dynamic head, operating conditions, and compatibility with the existing chilled water system.

· Verify motor horsepower, voltage, phase, speed, enclosure, and compatibility with the existing starter or variable frequency drive, where applicable.

· Measure suction and discharge connections, piping arrangement, equipment footprint, mounting locations, and available maintenance clearances.

· Inspect the existing base, supports, isolation valves, electrical connections, and equipment access route.

· Identify installation conflicts or deficiencies that could affect the replacement and submit them to the COR for resolution before proceeding.

The replacement pump shall not be selected solely by matching the existing motor horsepower. Pump selection shall be supported by the required system duty point and submitted performance data.

4. Required Submittals Before procurement and installation, submit the following for VA review:

· Pump and motor product data, including manufacturer, model, construction materials, dimensions, weight, and connection sizes.

· Pump performance curve identifying the proposed operating point, efficiency, and motor power requirements.

· Motor electrical characteristics and compatibility information for the existing power supply and starting equipment.

· Installation layout showing the proposed pump arrangement and connections to existing piping.

· Information on mounting, coupling, alignment, and vibration isolation, as applicable.

· Piping insulation product data, including material, thickness, vapor barrier, and jacket.

· Proposed work sequence, shutdown request, equipment delivery schedule, and estimated outage duration.

· Startup and testing procedures, including proposed acceptance criteria based on the approved equipment and system requirements.

Identify deviations from the existing configuration or contract requirements in the submittal.

5. Shutdown and Facility Coordination The contractor shall coordinate the replacement with VA Engineering before interrupting chilled water circulation or electrical service.

· Identify the systems and occupied areas affected by the shutdown.

· Submit the planned shutdown sequence and duration for VA approval.

· Confirm that replacement equipment, materials, tools, and personnel are available before taking the existing pump out of service.

· Establish the approved isolation, draining, electrical disconnect, and restoration sequence.

· Maintain access to adjacent equipment, emergency routes, and facility work areas.

· Obtain required facility permits and implement applicable work-area protection measures.

No shutdown shall proceed without VA authorization. If temporary cooling or bypass pumping is necessary, the contractor shall identify that need before the shutdown so its scope and contractual authorization can be resolved.

6. Removal of Existing Equipment The contractor shall:

· Isolate the affected equipment and implement the required lockout/tagout procedures.

· Verify electrical isolation before disconnecting the existing motor.

· Isolate and drain the affected piping as necessary, using controlled methods to prevent flooding or damage.

· Remove insulation only to the extent necessary to perform the replacement.

· Disconnect electrical wiring and mechanical connections associated with the existing pump.

· Remove the existing pump and motor using an appropriate handling and rigging plan.

· Protect piping, valves, controls, wiring, and adjacent equipment designated to remain.

· Temporarily cap or cover open piping and electrical connections to prevent contamination or accidental contact.

· Coordinate disposition of removed equipment with the VA before removing it from the medical center.

· Remove demolition debris and leave the installation area clean.

Suspected hazardous materials shall be reported to the COR before disturbance. Their removal shall not be assumed to be included in ordinary pump demolition.

7. Furnish and Install New Pump and Motor Provide one new chilled water pump and compatible motor meeting the VA-approved operating requirements.

Installation shall include:

· Delivery, unloading, handling, and placement of the replacement equipment.

· Verification that the existing mounting arrangement is suitable for the approved equipment.

· Secure mounting, leveling, and alignment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

· Installation of applicable anchors, fasteners, coupling components, and guards.

· Reconnection to the existing suction and discharge piping using compatible fittings, gaskets, and connection materials.

· Support and alignment of connected piping to prevent excessive loads on the pump casing.

· Preservation of required access for operation, inspection, and maintenance.

· Final alignment verification after piping connections are completed, where applicable.

Any need for substantial base reconstruction, major piping rerouting, valve replacement, or structural modifications shall be identified and resolved before that additional work proceeds.

8. Electrical Work Provide the electrical power wiring necessary to connect the approved replacement pump motor.

The contractor shall:

· Verify the suitability of the existing electrical supply, disconnecting means, starter or drive, and protective devices for the new motor.

· Furnish and install conductors, conduit, fittings, grounding connections, and terminations required for the approved connection.

· Complete connections in accordance with the approved motor wiring diagram and applicable contract requirements.

· Verify termination tightness, grounding continuity, and motor rotation before normal operation.

· Verify applicable motor protection settings against the approved motor data.

· Restore identification labels affected by the replacement.

Replacement or upgrading of the feeder, starter, variable frequency drive, or building automation system is not established by the proposal and shall be clarified if required.

9. Piping Insulation Provide and restore piping insulation affected by the pump replacement.

· Insulate exposed piping and fittings within the approved work limits.

· Use insulation suitable for chilled water service and consistent with the approved submittal and applicable contract requirements.

· Maintain a continuous vapor barrier at seams, joints, fittings, and transitions to existing insulation.

· Seal terminations and penetrations to prevent moisture intrusion and condensation.

· Provide the specified protective jacket or finish.

· Preserve access to equipment components requiring inspection or maintenance.

Complete insulation after the affected piping connections have passed leakage checks.

10. Startup and Testing After installation, the contractor shall coordinate startup with VA Engineering and perform the approved testing procedures.

Startup and testing shall include:

· Inspection of mounting, piping connections, alignment, guards, lubrication, and electrical connections.

· Controlled refill and venting of the affected piping in coordination with VA Engineering.

· Verification of valve positions and pump readiness before energizing.

· Verification of proper motor rotation.

· Inspection for water leakage during static and operating conditions.

· Measurement and recording of motor voltage and operating current.

· Measurement and recording of suction pressure, discharge pressure, and differential pressure using suitable instruments.

· Verification of flow against the approved duty point using an agreed measurement method.

· Observation for abnormal noise, vibration, overheating, or unstable operation.

· Verification of applicable start/stop functions and existing control interfaces affected by the work.

· Adjustment of the installation as necessary to meet approved operating requirements.

The contractor shall correct installation deficiencies and repeat affected tests before requesting acceptance. Operating records shall identify the test conditions, instruments used, results, and corrective actions.

11. Restoration and Cleanup Upon completion, the contractor shall:

· Restore disturbed finishes and work areas affected by its activities.

· Remove temporary protection, unused materials, tools, and debris.

· Clean the pump, motor, and surrounding area.

· Verify that equipment labels and operating access are maintained.

· Confirm restoration of the affected system with VA Engineering.

12. Closeout Documentation Provide:

· Approved pump and motor product data.

· Operation and maintenance manuals.

· Manufacturer’s warranty documentation and service contact information.

· Startup and testing reports.

· Final equipment model and serial numbers.

· Alignment records, where applicable.

· Updated drawings or marked-up installation records showing changes to piping and electrical connections.

· Recommended maintenance procedures and intervals.

· An operating and maintenance orientation for designated VA personnel.

Warranty obligations shall follow the applicable contract requirements and approved manufacturer’s warranty.

13. Completion and Acceptance The work shall be considered complete when:

· The replacement pump and motor are installed in accordance with approved submittals.

· Mechanical and electrical connections are complete.

· Required insulation is installed and sealed.

· The system operates within approved performance requirements without leakage or abnormal operating conditions.

· Testing is complete and deficiencies are corrected.

· The work area is restored and required closeout documents are submitted.

· The VA completes its inspection and accepts the work through the applicable contract process.

General Requirement:

Safety/Site Control:

1.1.1. Shall install temporary plastic zip-wall construction barriers for dust and/or infection control prior to start of construction, If applicable.

1.1.2. Furnish and install temporary construction barrier walls with secure 45-minute rated construction access door and hardware. Construction barrier walls shall be 1-hour rated, extend to underside of deck above and all penetrations are fire stopped, If applicable.

1.1.3. Supply, install and maintain walk-off tacky mats. Shall replace tacky mats in timely fashion when they are soiled, If applicable.

1.1.4. Maintain negative pressure in the project site, If applicable.

1.1.5. Contractor to abide with all in house policies such as safety, ID badges, security, etc.

2. Cleanup and Disposal:

2.1. Housekeeping

2.1.1. The contractor shall maintain a clean work environment, keeping surfaces in the area free of dust and debris. Dry sweeping or compressed air for cleanup is not authorized.

2.1.2. At the end of each work period (not longer than 8 hours), the contractor shall use a HEPA vacuum to ensure all dust and debris have been properly collected and contained for disposal.

2.1.3. If the COR and/or designated representative, finds the area unacceptable, the contractor, at his/her own cost, shall re-clean until acceptance is gained. The contractor is to perform the necessary corrective action immediately without exception.

2.2. Disposal of Trash and Hazardous Waste:

2.2.1. The contractor shall be responsible for the cleanup and removal of all trash and debris from VA property after the Government’s final acceptance of work.

2.2.2. The contractor shall comply with local/state/federal/national, OSHA, EPA, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations governing the proper handling, disposal, and removal of all waste and debris.

3. Deliverables

3.1. Project deliverables include the following:

3.1.1. MS project schedule within 10 days of NTP. Include procurement of materials and critical path activities.

4. Cost Liability:

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center does not assume responsibility and does not bear any liability for cost incurred by a bidder in the preparation and submittal of a bid proposal in response to this request for proposals.

The contractor shall be responsible for the actions of all individuals provided to work for the VA under this contract. If damages arise for work performed by contractor provided personnel, the contractor shall be responsible for all resources necessary to remedy the incident.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all provided personnel are properly licensed to operate a motor vehicle if operating a motor vehicle on VA property is required.

5. Protection of Work and Property

5.1. The contractor shall continuously maintain adequate protection of all his work from damage and shall protect the James J. Peters VA Medical Center property from injury or loss arising out of this contract. The contractor shall make good any such damages, injury, or loss, except such as may be directly caused by agents or employees of the James J. Peters VA Medical Center.

5.2. The contractor will erect barricades and railings, give warnings, display lights, screens or signs and exercise precautions as may be reasonably necessary to prevent injury or damage.

6. Additional Work Should additional work be required, which is beyond the scope of this request for proposal but is related to the overall contract, the vendor will be requested to submit a written proposal and upon approval, a purchase order will be issued to authorize the work.

7. Performance Schedule

7.1. All work shall be performed Monday through Friday (except Federal Holidays), 8:00 AM Eastern to 4:30 PM Eastern unless authorized by Engineering Services.

7.2. Federal Holidays are as follows:

New Year's Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Indigenous People’s Day/Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

8. Period of Performance Work to begin within 30 calendar days of NTP and to be completed within 180 calendar days from NTP. The 180 calendar days completion time may not be needed to complete all the work but is associated with possible lead time of equipment.

SECTION 01 32 00

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. 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.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS:

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

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 EVALUATION FACTORS

(a) 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 Analysis. The Government will evaluate proposals using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), 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. The evaluation will consider the following:

(1) Technical or Quality: The proposal will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government’s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to proposals section of the solicitation.

(2) Past Performance: The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a proposal’s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by the proposal’s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis.

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

2.1 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 offers 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.

2.2 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.

2.3 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)

2.4 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)

2.5 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)

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

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) (13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

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

(2) The small business size standard is $45 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that—

(i) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _________________.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a women-owned small disadvantaged business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _________________.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _________________.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _________________.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _________________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice.

Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be—

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of Provision)

3.2 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…