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36C24425B0010

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

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REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

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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

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

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.

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542-21-212 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center Contracting/90C 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 Elizabeth Wilson

(610) 641-0594 Correct FCA & Deficiencies Buildings 25 and This project will replace the facility well pump, correct deficiencies with the underground water piping, remove generator, correct deficiencies in buildings 25 & 63 along with all other work listed on the project drawings and specifications.

Refer to FAR 52.236-27 for organized site visit information. Individual site visits shall not be scheduled.

Prior to commencement of work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified "competent person' (CP) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

This project is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns. Bidders must be certified as SDVOSB per Small Business Administration (VETCERT) website. In accordance with VAAR 836.204 the magnitude of construction is between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

Contractor Personnel Security Requirements: All contractor personnel may be subject to fingerprinting and background security checks. Background security checks may be required prior to start of this project.

In accordance with FAR 52.228-5 Insurance, Work on Government Installation, proof of liability insurance is required within ten (10) days after award of the contract for this project in the form of a certificate.

This solicitation is issued under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127 Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. The small business size standard is $45 million. North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code for this project is 236220.

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor, materials, tools, equipment and supervision for performance of this contract at the Coatesville VA Medical Center.

The new work shall meet all applicable VA criteria, Building Codes, Fire Protection / Life Safety Codes and National Electrical / HVAC / Plumbing Codes.

VAAR 852.219-75 (d) requires certification to be completed, signed, and retuned with offeror's bid. The bid shall be rejected if not completed as stated and submitted at the time of bid.

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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

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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

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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

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

Austin Payment Center Department of Veterans Affairs PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

(877) 353-9791

(512) 460-5429

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CORRECT FCA & DEFICIENCIES BUILDINGS 25 & 63

PROJECT NO. 542-21-212

COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER

COST/PRICE BID SCHEDULE

The Government intends to award base Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) CLIN 0001; however, it reserves the right to award the base CLIN 0001 and/or Alternative Bid Deduct CLINs 0002. The deletion of work in deduct alternates will still yield a complete operating system.

CLIN 0001. BASE PRICE: Scope of Work description.

This project will replace the facility well pump, correct deficiencies with the underground water piping, remove generator, correct deficiencies in buildings 25 & 63 along with all other work listed on the project drawings and specifications.

CLIN 0001, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, repairs, and upgrades to buildings 25 and 63 including specifications and drawings to provide physical security resiliency as well as the necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. As an alternate deduct, replacement of windows in buildings 25 and 63 is an option for VA consideration.

(copy from SF1442 Block 17)

Write Bid Amount in Words

CLIN 0002, DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 1: Base bid except the removal and replacement of the existing windows in buildings 25 and 63 per the architectural drawing sheets.

Subtract $__________ for work described in CLIN 0002 from Total Price of base project.

CLIN 0002 Adjusted Total Project Price: $_____________________

Write Bid Amount in Words

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

CORRECT FCA & DEFICIENCIES BUILDINGS 25 & 63

PROJECT NO. 542-21-212

COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER

DESCRIPTION:

This project will correct deficiencies identified on the Facility Condition Assessment.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The Coatesville VA Medical Center (CVAMC) - 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd, Bldgs 25 & 63, Coatesville, PA 19320.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this project is to correct deficiencies identified on the Facility Condition Assessment.

SCOPE:

This project will replace the facility well pump, correct deficiencies with the underground water piping, remove generator, correct deficiencies in buildings 25 & 63 along with all other work listed on the project drawings and specifications.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS POINTS OF CONTACT:

1. William Strong (Contracting Officer Representative (COR)):

Email: William.Strong3@va.gov Phone: (610)384-7711X3535

2. Name Michael Dusablon (Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR)):

Email: Michael.Dusablon@va.gov Phone: (610) 384-7711X3217

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor must comply with all performance requirements listed herein, and all work must be performed in accordance with the attached Drawings, the Construction Specifications, and the Safety and Health During Construction.

Contractor is required to follow all Coatesville VAMC and OSHA safety regulations. Contractor is required to provide a crane lift plan to the COR prior to the start of work.

Contractor must secure payment/performance bond.

Contractor will ensure that all employees pass through the COVID 19 screening directly upon entering the CVAMC campus and follow and COVID-19 procedures that may in place at the time the work is performed.

Contractor must provide a full breakdown of costs in the proposal to include labor codes for prime contractor employees and subcontractors.

Contractor to coordinate with the COR any equipment shutdowns that would be required to prevent fumes from entering the building.

Contractor to coordinate with COR any parking or road shutdowns needed to perform the work. Parking or road shutdowns require three weeks’ notice to the facility.

Contractor parking to be coordinated with the COR.

Contractor must not perform any additional work outside the scope of this contract without prior authorization from the contracting officer. Only the contracting officer has authority to modify this contract.

A. Construction Barrier:

1) The contractor must provide a safety barrier around the construction site / work area, comprised of construction fencing, caution tape and signage. It is the contractor’s responsibility to secure the work site.

B. Materials:

1) All materials or items to be supplied by the contractor that are not listed in an attachment must first be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval prior to installation.

C. Testing and Acceptance:

1) At the completion of all performance requirements, the contractor must demonstrate for the COR that all newly installed items under this contract are in compliance and functioning properly prior to the Government’s final acceptance.

SPECIAL CONTRACTOR PROVISIONS:

1. Contractor Responsibilities:

1) The contractor is responsible for verifying all site conditions prior to performing any work under this contract.

2) The contractor is responsible for protecting building interior, adjacent structures, equipment, vehicles, pedestrians, and vegetation while performing under this contract.

3) The contractor must be responsible for the actions of all individuals provided to work under this contract. If in the event damages arise from work provided by contractor personnel, the contractor must be responsible for all resources necessary to remedy the incident (including damages to landscaping) at no additional cost to the Government.

4) The contractor must adhere to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, as well as the safety regulations of the CVAMC while performing under this contract; see Specifications & Safety and Health During Construction.

5) The contractor must be responsible for ensuring that all individuals provided to work under this contract are properly licensed to operate a motor vehicle, if operating a motor vehicle on VA property is required.

E. Contractor Supervision and Management:

1) Site Superintendent

The Project Site Superintendent for this project shall meet the qualifications specified in Specification Section 01 45 00. The Project Superintendent shall be on site during working hours. Approval of the on-site Project Superintendent by the Contracting Officer is required prior to start of construction. Provide resumes for the proposed on-site Project Superintendent describing their experience with references and qualifications to the Contracting Officer for approval. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to interview the proposed on-site Project Superintendent at any time in order to verify the submitted qualifications.

The Superintendent can be the Quality Control Manager

2) Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Contractor shall provide a competent Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in accordance with the requirements specified in Specification Section 01 35 26. The SSHO cannot perform the duties of the Site Superintendent. The SSHO cannot perform the duties of the QC Manager. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a work site compliant with all OSHA regulations associated with the completion of the work.

3) Quality Control Manager (CQM)

The Contractor shall implement a Quality Control Program in accordance with the requirements specified in Specification Section 01 45 00. Provide a Site QC Manager in accordance with Section 01 45 00 to manage to implement and manage the QC Program. The QC Manager cannot perform the duties of the SSHO. The QC Manager may perform the duties of the Site Superintendent F. Security Requirements:

1) Prior to the commencement of any work under this contract, upon arrival to the CVAMC, contractor personnel must first check-in with the VA Police (Building 1) to obtain a VA visitor badge.

2) The contractor employee must be responsible for safeguarding the badge and immediately report if the badge has been lost, stolen, or destroyed to the VA Police.

3) Contractor personnel must properly display their employee identification badge and VA visitor badge at all times while on VA property so that their name, photo, and the company they work for can easily be seen.

G. Required Contractor Notifications:

1) Contractor personnel must inform the COR of the need to gain access to secured areas. If access is required to secured areas, prearranged scheduling will be coordinated between the contractor and the COR.

2) The contractor must coordinate all equipment shutdowns with the COR.

3) If work is required beyond the terms of this contract, the contractor must provide the Contracting Officer (CO) and the COR with a written cost estimate for any additional work or materials at no cost to the Government. The contractor must not perform any work or make any purchases beyond the terms of this contract without approval from the CO.

H. Warranty:

1) All services provided by the contractor, as well as parts replaced must come with a one (1) year warranty (minimum). All labor, tools, supplies, transportation, and equipment associated with the replacement of warranty items must be provided by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

I. Interference in Performance Requirements:

1) The following provisions must be adhered to by contractor personnel throughout the duration of this contract:

a. The contractor may be required to interrupt their work at any time so as not to interfere with the normal functioning of the facility; e.g. utility services, emergency responses, the passage of facility patients/personnel, etc.

b. In the event of an emergency, contractor services may be stopped and rescheduled at no additional cost to the Government.

J. Contractor Required Reporting:

1) Prior to the completion of all weekly work activities, the contractor must exclusively supply the COR, with his/her company’s work-documentation (daily logs).

2) The contractor must supply the COR with any product literature and maintenance requirements for all items installed under this contract.

K. Cleanup and Disposal:

1) Housekeeping:

a. The contractor must maintain a clean work environment, ensuring the area is free from debris after the completion of any and all services provided under this contract.

b. If the COR finds the area where services were provided to be unacceptable, the contractor at his/her own cost must re-clean the area until acceptance is gained.

2) Disposal of Trash and Hazardous Waste:

a. The contractor must be responsible for the removal of all trash and debris from VA property after the completion of any and all services provided under this contract.

b. The contractor must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), State, and all other applicable regulations governing the proper handling, disposal, and removal of waste.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

1. Performance Start:

The contractor must begin performance within 10 days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

M. Period of Performance:

The contractor must complete all performance requirements within 270 days of the Notice to Proceed.

N. Working Hours:

1) All work under this contract will be performed Monday through Friday (except Federal Holidays), 7:00 AM (EST) – 5:30 PM (EST).

2) Contractor may be required to work weekends due to weather or service interruptions.

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, Coatesville, PA. 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 Veterans 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 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 breaches of the privacy and confidential should be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer, 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 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:

The contractor work hours are from 7:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, unless otherwise stated. Federal holidays that fall on a non-work day –Saturday or Sunday the holiday usually is observed on Monday if the holiday is on Sunday or on Friday if the holiday is on Saturday. The contractor may request authorization from the Contracting Officer to work an alternative schedule or on holidays. However, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to deny or authorize the contractor’s request at his or her discretion considering the best interests of the Government. All federal holidays are observed as non-work days. Federal holidays can be found on the following web site: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/federal-holidays. These days will be identified during the pre-construction meeting. This contract may require work to be performed off-hours, and any increased costs related to this work will be the responsibility of the contractor.

SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE:

All offerors shall submit information pertaining to their past safety and environmental record. The information shall contain, at a minimum, a certification that the offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violation(s) in the past three years. All 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 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. 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 System for Award Management (SAM.gov), Vendor Information Pages (VETBIZ), Experian Credit Risk Score and Financial Stability Risk Score (Experian) and/or DUN and Bradstreet, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) accessed through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Inspector General-Health and Human Services (OIG-HHS), OSHA, Veterans’ Employment & Training Services (VETS 4214) reporting database, and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the 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.

As required by the statutory requirement pertaining to the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 (15 U.S.C. 657f) and in accordance with FAR 6.206, this procurement will be set-aside for Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns. Only VOSB concerns who are verified in the Vendor Information Page (VETBIZ) and registered in System for Award Management (SAM.gov) will be eligible to submit proposals.

LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES:

Contractor cannot rely on available VA as-built drawings to identify all existing underground utilities. Prior to any excavating, contractor shall be required to make sure that the location of all underground utilities in excavation sites is accurately designated. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to identification of underground utilities. Contractor shall provide a comprehensive report on all underground utilities, which must include survey ground marks laid out and an illustration of job-site showing underground utilities. The Utility Location & Coordination Uniform Color Code shall be used for the ground marks and illustrations. Damage to underground utilities as a result of contractor’s excavation activity shall be repaired at contractor’s expense.

It may be necessary for contractor to employ the services of a Subsurface Utility Engineering firm to conduct surveys to locate all underground utilities in areas to be excavated. Such surveys might utilize geophysical prospecting techniques and electromagnetics. In some circumstances these conventional methods do not precisely locate the utilities, in which case the following additional means may be utilized: TV video pipe inspection, ground penetrating radar (for non-metallics), and vacuum excavation.

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

(In accordance with VAAR 1.604 and 1.602-2) the COR assists in the technical monitoring or administration of a contract. Limited authority is given in writing by the Contracting Officer’s letter of designation describing the COR’s duties and responsibilities. The COR has no authority to make any commitments or changes that affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other terms and conditions of the contract (or provisions of the solicitation). The COR’s authority is limited to contract administration functions delegated in writing by the Contracting Officer. In this solicitation and in the specifications, COR may be used interchangeably with Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), Resident Engineer, Project Engineer and Engineer/Engineering.

POINT OF CONTACT:

All questions are to be directed to the Contracting Officer at the CVAMC. Do not contact any A/E firm that may be identified herein. The A/E firm does not have the authority to share information with others or bind the government.

WAGE AND HOUR LAWS:

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

BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS:

A Bid Guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the proposal price. Failure to furnish the required Bid Guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time and date proposals are due, will require rejection of the proposal in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. (Refer to FAR 52.228-1)

The bid to whom award is made will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions.

ORGANIZED SITE VISIT:

Refer to FAR 52.236-27.

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.”

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

(a) All actual and potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable. Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: https:// www.acquisition.gov/360.

(b) The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision. The survey is voluntary and does not convey any protections, rights, or grounds for protest. It creates a way for actual and potential offerors to provide the Government constructive feedback about the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable, used for a specific acquisition.

(End of Clause)

E.2 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) E.3 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (a)(1) The offeror shall 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 shall 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 shall 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) E.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)

E.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 $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

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

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

(End of Provision)

E.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.

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E.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Contracting Officer

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center 140 Blackhorse Hill Road

Coatesville PA 19320 Mailing Address:

VA Medical Center Contracting/90C

1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville PA 19320

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

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E.8 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— Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM

(c) Participants will meet at— VA Medical Center Coatesville, Bldg 70 (End of Provision)

E.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

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E.10 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

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E.11 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

(End of Provision) PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

E.12 VAAR 852.223-70 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—SUSTAINABLE ACQUISITION PLAN (SEP 2019) Offerors shall include a Sustainable Acquisition Plan in their technical proposals. The plan must describe the approach and quality assurance mechanisms for applying FAR subpart 23.1, Sustainable Acquisition Policy and other Federal laws, regulations and Executive Orders governing sustainable acquisition. The plan shall clearly identify those products and services included in the proposal.

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E.13 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall—

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, email and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester’s representative and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

(c) Bidders/offerors and Contracting Officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision) E.14 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

(a) Any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established VA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (formerly Electronic and Information (EIT)) accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.section508.va.gov/.

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 852.239–75, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit appropriate VA Section 508 Checklists, in accordance with the checklist completion instructions. The purpose of the checklists is to assist VA acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, or information, documentation and services conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The checklists allow offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document—in detail—whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

(c) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any exception to Section 508 requirements. If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

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REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2025)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237110.

(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 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.

(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…