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36C24421B0008

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36C24421B0008 X 02-04-2021 642-21-1-526-0017 642-21-118 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Philadelphia VA Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia

PA

19104 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 ATTN: Maureen Jackson 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia

PA

19104 Maureen Jackson 215-823-5800X209165 The scope of work consists of providing all labor, materials, and equipment to perform the tasks outlined in the Statement of Work required to the renovation of room A302a in Building 21. The contractor shall abide by all federal, state and local standards.

Magnitude of Construction: $25,000 - $100,000 Project: Building 21 MRI Unit - Project No. 642-21-118 NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Size Standard: $39.5 Million This procurement is a 100% Service-Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside acquisition.

This acquisition will utilize FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).

Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder, whose bid, in conformance with the solicitation, results in the Lowest Price bid as deemed fair and reasonable to the Government.

This solicitation will result in a firm-fixed price contract. Only one award will be made.

All documents for this solicitation will be available on the FedBizOpps website http://www.fedbizopps.gov Bidders must be registered and certified in VETBIZOPS to be eligible for award, SEE http:/www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ Bidders must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award, SEE https://www.sam.gov/ Bidders must be registered in the VETS-4212 Database, SEE https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm

Interested parties are encouraged to attend the pre-bid Conference/Site Visit, which will be held IAW FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (FEB 1995). Pre-bid Conference/Site Visit will take place on 2/10/2021 at 9:00AM in the Bldg. 5 Conference Room, Philadelphia, PA VAMC. POC for the visit is Yashar Shirazinia, Yashar.shirazinia@va.gov.

All questions/RFIs concerning this project must be submitted in writing to the CS (maureen.jackson@va.gov.) and COR Yashar.shirazinia@va.gov by COB 2/19/2021. All questions will be answered via solicitation amendment by 2/26/2021.

Bids will be opened on 3/10/2021 at 1:00 PM at the Philadelphia PA Contracting Office located at 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the correct title classification of workers and compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws.

Solicitation may be canceled and all offers rejected before award but after solicitation closing date when it is clearly in the best interest of the Government.

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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.

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(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.)

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STATEMENT OF WORK

A. Objective The Research Center (Building 21) plans to purchase preclinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system for rodent imaging. The construction work includes renovation of room A302a in Building 21 to install a new MRI unit with equipment that also meets MRI safety zone requirements. The renovation will include but not limited to the following:

1. Demolition of an existing wall, metal window frame and glass

2. Partial removal of acoustic ceiling tiles and lighting fixtures

3. Relocation of ductwork, VAV box, hydronic piping, and electrical wiring

4. Construction of a new wall with paint and cove base

5. Install a new hollow metal frame for door and window

6. Install a new wood door and window glass

7. Install new electrical wiring and receptacles for the new equipment

8. Install new chilled water supply piping for the new equipment

9. Relocate fire sprinkler heads and add new ones if necessary

B. Performance Period The construction work should complete within 60 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

C. Place of Performance All work will be performed at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medical Center, Department of Veteran Affairs, Research Center (Building 21), Room A302.

D. Equipment MR SOLUTIONS GROUP (MRS) will provide MRS*DRYMAG technology that does not require liquid helium or liquid nitrogen for the cooling. It does not need any specific room requirements such as quench pipes, quench valve or a liquid helium reservoir. There are no requirements for ceiling height beyond standard room construction.

In addition to the magnet assembly and workstation, up to 4 other pieces of equipment may be provided by MRS:

· the Electronics system rack;

· the Cryo-compressor;

· an Un-Interruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the Cryo-compressor;

· Gradient chiller;

E. Room Requirements

1. Equipment Housing For the comfort of the operator, the cryo-compressor and the gradient chiller should ideally be installed in a different room from the operator, or in an enclosed cupboard. It is recommended that the equipment be housed in a closet with adequate ventilation within the room. MRS will provide the layout for this space. The space is divided with a simple wall with door access, window, and workstation.

2. Internet A wired internet connection (not Wi-Fi) to the MRI system is required for on-line real time support and temperature monitoring. It is critical on first day of installation.

3. Mains Power The requirements of the equipment and rack are set out below.

The Operator workstation is powered independently and requires a standard single-phase mains supply of 120V – 240V, 13 Amp, 50Hz or 60Hz.

The mains for the Electronics rack and compressor should comply with the following specifications:

· Line to line unbalanced - maximum 2%

· Frequency: 50 or 60 Hertz, tolerance ±1% In addition, a line survey is recommended to assess transients:

· Transients of >0.5m s to twice line peak voltage should not be present

· Transients of 0.5-400m s to line peak voltage should occur less than 6 times per hour Appropriate power sockets should be supplied with plugs to match to allow the power cables to be connected on site. MRS can provide examples of suitable plugs and sockets. The customer’s electrical contractor should be on site during the first day of installation.

4. Earthing Critical points are:

· A clean, low impedance earth point must be provided independent of the main electrical safety earth;

· Earth wiring should be to a single reference point, with no loops.

· No other equipment should be connected to this earth scheme.

5. Cabling The equipment rack is connected to the magnet assembly via a set of cables contained in a flexible conduit. In planning the equipment layout, this should be positioned so that it does not present a trip hazard and the length does not exceed 5 meters where possible.

Safety Notes

· The mains power inlets should incorporate a manual “ON – OFF” switch, which is clearly labelled by the customer or customers contractor.

· An emergency STOP button will be installed by MRS close to the operator’s console. If operated, this will remove the single-phase supply to equipment within the electronics rack.

· It is recommended all rooms should be fitted with heat detectors and smoke detectors.

6. Air Conditioning Room temperature controls are required to achieve environments with a non-condensing humidity of 30% to 70%, at a room temperature of 20°C ± 10%.

7. Water Supply The Cryo-cooler compressor requires:

Chilled water for cooling purposes: 6-9 liters per minute minimum; maximum pressure of 8 Bar.

Supply water temperature: 5 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Return water temperature from the Cryo-compressor: 46 degrees Celsius max The Cryo-cooler compressor has a cooling load of 26,700 BTU's.

8. Gradient Cooling The gradient coil assembly requires cooling either by the VAMC chilled water supply or by a separate “closed loop” chiller. If the laboratory does not have a suitable chilled water supply or separate chiller, then a closed loop water chiller for the Gradient coil can be specified and/or purchased from MRS or the VAMC can supply this item.

The supply to the compressor should be capable of being isolated from the compressor and a means of measuring or setting the flow rate should be provided.

Flexible hoses are required from the water distribution panel to the site of the compressor and the back of the magnet to fit the site layout. These will be provided by MRS and will be insulated to avoid water condensation.

The user must provide a chilled water supply that is 24/7-365 days per year. Fittings for water pipes must be:

· Cooling water for cryo-compressor should be supplied from an 1/2” (13mm) brass hose barbed fitting for a 1/2” (13mm) id (interior diameter) hose.

· Cooling water for the gradient coil set is via a closed loop system provided by the gradient chiller and does not require connection to the main water supply unless the client chooses to do so. No gradient chiller would then be required.

F. Performance Requirements

1. Contractor shall supply all necessary tools, labor, equipment, materials, and supervision required to construct a new space in room A302a in Building 21 to install new MRI unit for rodent imaging.

(a) MRS will make all interconnections of its system components. MRS will prepare both a site-specific planning guide and will produce a scheme layout.

(b) The Contractor is responsible for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and construction work.

2. In the event of any discrepancies between the drawings and specifications, specifications shall take precedence over the drawings.

3. Normal work hours are between 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Coordinate work schedule with Contracting Office Representative (COR). Weekend and night work may be arranged through the COR and Project Section Supervisor. Advanced notice must be given at least 3-5 days in advance to allow for access. Utility shutdowns are to be coordinated with the COR at least 2 weeks (10 business days) in advanced to allow the VA to prepare staffing for the event and properly notify the facility of the shutdown.

4. Contractor will be working in occupied buildings and will be required to conform to the Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) and requirements in the Construction Safety Standards. Contractor shall be responsible for site security and properly installing and maintaining Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) barriers and exterior construction fencing. Contractor shall provide their own locks to secure construction site fencing. The VA will provide the contractor with a government lock that will be daisy-chained to their site lock in case of an emergency where the police need to enter the site. Also, all ICRA doors shall be equipped with a push button cipher lock that has the capability for the VA to install a government issued key core.

5. Contractor will be working in a sensitive area of the VA medical center, which requires all workers to have proper identification while working on the VA’s premises. The COR shall determine which type of badging the contractor and their workers are required to get before working on site. Contractors are allowed to use Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards from other government facilities, but those PIV card need to be up-to-date. Expired PIV card will not be accepted.

6. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with federal, state, local, and VA guidelines, codes, and regulations.

7. Any damage to existing walls, ceilings, surfaces, equipment, furniture, utility lines, etc. shall be repaired to match existing conditions at no cost to the VA. Contractor shall be responsible to make these repairs at their own expense.

8. After completion of work the contractor shall return all equipment and systems to operating condition with verification from the COR.

9. Contractor is responsible for the disposal of all waste and excess materials. Contractor shall not utilize VA waste containers to dispose of their waste and materials.

10. Contractor is responsible for clean-up of the work site and to remove and dispose of all trash and debris from site.

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Page 1 of Page 1 of A. Objective The Research Center (Building 21) plans to purchase preclinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system for rodent imaging. The construction work includes renovation of room A302a in Building 21 to install a new MRI unit with equipment that also meets MRI safety zone requirements. The renovation will include but not limited to the following:

10. Demolition of an existing wall, metal window frame and glass

11. Partial removal of acoustic ceiling tiles and lighting fixtures

12. Relocation of ductwork, VAV box, hydronic piping, and electrical wiring

13. Construction of a new wall with paint and cove base

14. Install a new hollow metal frame for door and window

15. Install a new wood door and window glass

16. Install new electrical wiring and receptacles for the new equipment

17. Install new chilled water supply piping for the new equipment

18. Relocate fire sprinkler heads and add new ones if necessary

B. Performance Period The construction work should complete within 60 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

C. Place of Performance All work will be performed at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medical Center, Department of Veteran Affairs, Research Center (Building 21), Room A302.

D. Equipment MR SOLUTIONS GROUP (MRS) will provide MRS*DRYMAG technology that does not require liquid helium or liquid nitrogen for the cooling. It does not need any specific room requirements such as quench pipes, quench valve or a liquid helium reservoir. There are no requirements for ceiling height beyond standard room construction.

In addition to the magnet assembly and workstation, up to 4 other pieces of equipment may be provided by MRS:

· the Electronics system rack;

· the Cryo-compressor;

· an Un-Interruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the Cryo-compressor;

· Gradient chiller;

E. Room Requirements

1. Equipment Housing For the comfort of the operator, the cryo-compressor and the gradient chiller should ideally be installed in a different room from the operator, or in an enclosed cupboard. It is recommended that the equipment be housed in a closet with adequate ventilation within the room. MRS will provide the layout for this space. The space is divided with a simple wall with door access, window, and workstation.

2. Internet A wired internet connection (not Wi-Fi) to the MRI system is required for on-line real time support and temperature monitoring. It is critical on first day of installation.

3. Mains Power The requirements of the equipment and rack are set out below.

The Operator workstation is powered independently and requires a standard single-phase mains supply of 120V – 240V, 13 Amp, 50Hz or 60Hz.

The mains for the Electronics rack and compressor should comply with the following specifications:

· Line to line unbalanced - maximum 2%

· Frequency: 50 or 60 Hertz, tolerance ±1% In addition, a line survey is recommended to assess transients:

· Transients of >0.5m s to twice line peak voltage should not be present

· Transients of 0.5-400m s to line peak voltage should occur less than 6 times per hour Appropriate power sockets should be supplied with plugs to match to allow the power cables to be connected on site. MRS can provide examples of suitable plugs and sockets. The customer’s electrical contractor should be on site during the first day of installation.

4. Earthing Critical points are:

· A clean, low impedance earth point must be provided independent of the main electrical safety earth;

· Earth wiring should be to a single reference point, with no loops.

· No other equipment should be connected to this earth scheme.

5. Cabling The equipment rack is connected to the magnet assembly via a set of cables contained in a flexible conduit. In planning the equipment layout, this should be positioned so that it does not present a trip hazard and the length does not exceed 5 meters where possible.

Safety Notes

· The mains power inlets should incorporate a manual “ON – OFF” switch, which is clearly labelled by the customer or customers contractor.

· An emergency STOP button will be installed by MRS close to the operator’s console. If operated, this will remove the single-phase supply to equipment within the electronics rack.

· It is recommended all rooms should be fitted with heat detectors and smoke detectors.

6. Air Conditioning Room temperature controls are required to achieve environments with a non-condensing humidity of 30% to 70%, at a room temperature of 20°C ± 10%.

7. Water Supply The Cryo-cooler compressor requires:

Chilled water for cooling purposes: 6-9 liters per minute minimum; maximum pressure of 8 Bar.

Supply water temperature: 5 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Return water temperature from the Cryo-compressor: 46 degrees Celsius max The Cryo-cooler compressor has a cooling load of 26,700 BTU's.

8. Gradient Cooling The gradient coil assembly requires cooling either by the VAMC chilled water supply or by a separate “closed loop” chiller. If the laboratory does not have a suitable chilled water supply or separate chiller, then a closed loop water chiller for the Gradient coil can be specified and/or purchased from MRS or the VAMC can supply this item.

The supply to the compressor should be capable of being isolated from the compressor and a means of measuring or setting the flow rate should be provided.

Flexible hoses are required from the water distribution panel to the site of the compressor and the back of the magnet to fit the site layout. These will be provided by MRS and will be insulated to avoid water condensation.

The user must provide a chilled water supply that is 24/7-365 days per year. Fittings for water pipes must be:

· Cooling water for cryo-compressor should be supplied from an 1/2” (13mm) brass hose barbed fitting for a 1/2” (13mm) id (interior diameter) hose.

· Cooling water for the gradient coil set is via a closed loop system provided by the gradient chiller and does not require connection to the main water supply unless the client chooses to do so. No gradient chiller would then be required.

F. Performance Requirements

11. Contractor shall supply all necessary tools, labor, equipment, materials, and supervision required to construct a new space in room A302a in Building 21 to install new MRI unit for rodent imaging.

(c) MRS will make all interconnections of its system components. MRS will prepare both a site-specific planning guide and will produce a scheme layout.

(d) The Contractor is responsible for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and construction work.

12. In the event of any discrepancies between the drawings and specifications, specifications shall take precedence over the drawings.

13. Normal work hours are between 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Coordinate work schedule with Contracting Office Representative (COR). Weekend and night work may be arranged through the COR and Project Section Supervisor. Advanced notice must be given at least 3-5 days in advance to allow for access. Utility shutdowns are to be coordinated with the COR at least 2 weeks (10 business days) in advanced to allow the VA to prepare staffing for the event and properly notify the facility of the shutdown.

14. Contractor will be working in occupied buildings and will be required to conform to the Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) and requirements in the Construction Safety Standards. Contractor shall be responsible for site security and properly installing and maintaining Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) barriers and exterior construction fencing. Contractor shall provide their own locks to secure construction site fencing. The VA will provide the contractor with a government lock that will be daisy-chained to their site lock in case of an emergency where the police need to enter the site. Also, all ICRA doors shall be equipped with a push button cipher lock that has the capability for the VA to install a government issued key core.

15. Contractor will be working in a sensitive area of the VA medical center, which requires all workers to have proper identification while working on the VA’s premises. The COR shall determine which type of badging the contractor and their workers are required to get before working on site. Contractors are allowed to use Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards from other government facilities, but those PIV card need to be up-to-date. Expired PIV card will not be accepted.

16. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with federal, state, local, and VA guidelines, codes, and regulations.

17. Any damage to existing walls, ceilings, surfaces, equipment, furniture, utility lines, etc. shall be repaired to match existing conditions at no cost to the VA. Contractor shall be responsible to make these repairs at their own expense.

18. After completion of work the contractor shall return all equipment and systems to operating condition with verification from the COR.

19. Contractor is responsible for the disposal of all waste and excess materials. Contractor shall not utilize VA waste containers to dispose of their waste and materials.

20. Contractor is responsible for clean-up of the work site and to remove and dispose of all trash and debris from site.

Statement of Work (SOW) Project 642-21-118 Building 21 MRI Unit

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials consisting of drawings, specifications and contract forms may be obtained by qualified General (Prime) Contractors interested in submitting bids direct to the Department of Veterans Affairs from www.FBO.GOV

(b) Subcontractors, material firms and others interested in preparing sub-bids may obtain a list of Prime Contractors from www.FBO.GOV via the Interested Vendors Section.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The construction work includes renovation of room A302a in Building 21 to install a new MRI unit with equipment that also meets MRI safety zone requirements. The renovation will include but not limited to the following:

19. Demolition of an existing wall, metal window frame and glass

20. Partial removal of acoustic ceiling tiles and lighting fixtures

21. Relocation of ductwork, VAV box, hydronic piping, and electrical wiring

22. Construction of a new wall with paint and cove base

23. Install a new hollow metal frame for door and window

24. Install a new wood door and window glass

25. Install new electrical wiring and receptacles for the new equipment

26. Install new chilled water supply piping for the new equipment

27. Relocate fire sprinkler heads and add new ones if necessary Magnitude of Construction: $25,000.00 to $100,000.00

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY:

Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate

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

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the bidder’s/offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead.

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

A Determination of Responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines above may result in a determination of “Non-Responsibility” for the bidder/offeror. NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the bidder/offeror ineligible for award.

This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors. “ Contractor shall be required to complete all contract work and schedule a final inspection within the specified contract performance period. Should the Contractor fail to complete the contract work (including scheduling of the final inspection), and it is determined by the Government to be a Contractor-caused delay, the Contractor shall be in default status. If the Government determines it to be in the best interest of the Government to allow the Contractor to continue to perform contract work, the Contractor shall provide equitable consideration in the form of Liquidated Damages from the first day of inexcusable delay through final acceptance by the Government. These damages are associated with the additional time granted for completion and acceptance of contract work. Such agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of the Government’s right to terminate this contract in the event the Contractor fails to complete the contract work (including scheduling of the final inspection) on or before the completion date.

TRAINING: Effective July 31, 2005, all employees of the general contractor and subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified construction safety course. The General Contractor’s competent person shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA certified construction safety course. Documentation of training shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to any work being performed. Failure to present the proper training documentation will result in the individual being removed from the job; the individual may only return after the proper documentation has been provided. There shall be no exceptions to this requirement.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide TB training annually and a PPD test annually for any employees providing services at the VA Medical Center, Wilmington, DE. The government reserves the right to review the contractor's records. Failure to present the proper training documentation upon the Contracting Officer’s request will result in the individual being removed from the job; the individual may only return after the proper documentation has been provided. There shall be no exceptions to this requirement.

Privacy and Confidentiality: Contractors to the Department of Veteran Affairs may be unintentionally exposed to sensitive information. Information maybe overheard, seen on documents or electronic devices, or observed that could potentially violate the privacy and confidentiality of our veterans, employees, volunteers, and their families. Regulations such as, but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act of 1974 have been enacted to protect sensitive information from being improperly disclosed. Information should not be divulged or released to anyone unless specifically authorized by this agreement or its attached documents in accordance with the contracted services. Failure to comply with applicable statutes and regulation can result in the termination of this contract and civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. All suspected or actual breeches of the privacy and confidential should be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the Facility Privacy Officer.

KEYS: All keys provided the Contractor or any subcontractor for use during the project shall be returned to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at completion of the work or upon request. No keys shall be reproduced by the Contractor or any subcontractor. There shall be a charge for each key that is lost or not returned to the COR.

Contractor Normal Work Hours: Construction activities should be scheduled to minimize impact to Veteran care. Anticipate work taking place days, nights, and weekends to minimize impact to Veteran care. Prime Contractor to plan all phasing of work in coordination with the COR and nursing leadership in order to minimize down-time to areas affected by the project. Work to be scheduled to interfere as little as possible with normal hospital operations.

(End of Clause)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— February 10, 2021 - 9:00AM

(c) Participants will meet at— Philadelphia, PA VAMC, Building 5 Conference Room (End of Provision)

2.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

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

(2) The small business size standard is $39.5 Million.

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

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

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

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

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

[X](i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[X](ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

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

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

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

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

[](vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[](A) Basic.

[](B) Alternate I.

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

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 1 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 days after receipt of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by . The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

(End of Clause)

4.2 52.223-20 AEROSOLS (JUN 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Global warming potential means how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time period compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide's global warming potential is defined as 1.0.

High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables of alternatives available at (http://www.epa.gov/snap/).

Hydrofluorocarbons means compounds that contain only hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor shall reduce its use, release, or emissions of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons, when feasible, from aerosol propellants or solvents under this contract. When determining feasibility of using a particular alternative, the Contractor shall consider environmental, technical, and economic factors such as—

(1) In-use emission rates, energy efficiency;

(2) Safety, such as flammability or toxicity;

(3) Ability to meet technical performance requirements; and

(4) Commercial availability at a reasonable cost.

(c) The Contractor shall refer to EPA's SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables available at http://www.epa.gov/snap/.

(End of Clause)