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36C24425R0015 Supplement B

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 4 Regional Procurement Office East 1010 Delafield Road

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Lakeisiha Davenport Lakeisiha.Davenport@va.gov 412-822-3777

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Integrated Service Network 04 (VISN 04) Contracting Office / Altoona VAMC is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) and subsequently awarding a single, Firm-Fixed-Price contract that will be the “Lowest Price Technically Acceptable” to the Government based on evaluation factors and price, policy/standards, and the terms of this contract. The contractor shall provide all tools, travel, trades, labor, materials, permits, licenses, and supervision for the replacement of the existing safety valves/pressure relief valves in Building 3 boiler room as specified in the Scope of Work.

Note: This notice is a request for proposal.

Project Scope Summary This project will replace the existing safety valves/pressure relief valves in Building 3 boiler room as called out in the construction drawings. There are 8 total safety valves that will need removed and replaced per VA drawings and specifications for Project 503-25-104. The new safety valves will be supplied to the contractor as government furnished equipment (GFE). Make and model of the new devices can be found in the drawing set. The new safety valves have a larger footprint than the existing, as well as require different connection methods, so some piping and fitting modifications will be necessary (i.e. existing SV’s are threaded connections, new are flanged. Vent stacks may also need shortened to accommodate the larger footprint). Provide additional supports to the piping system as/if necessary. Work for each safety valve should be coordinated with the VA COR 5 days in advance so any necessary shutdowns and startups can be planned and coordinated with Boiler Plant personnel.

Also, the drain lines that come off the pressure relief’s vent stack setup on the boilers and tie together need to be separated, and one of the lines per boiler will need to be extended down to the existing floor drain (3 total need extended, 1 inch lines, approximately 15’ of pipe/each boiler).

Areas that are currently insulated and are affected by this work will need to be reinsulated to match existing.

Perform all necessary inspections on welds, equipment, etc. and any testing as required (boiler hydrostatic testing, etc.) before turning the boilers back over to the VA.

If any additional piping needs relocated/rerouted to accommodate installations (gas lines,etc), this is to be included in the bid as well as any applicable finishes (insulation, painting, etc.)

Please refer to VHA Directive 1810 and Cast Iron Operational attached in this package. These specify the prohibited use of cast and malleable/ductile iron fittings, etc. in steam and condensate systems 15psi and above. All work to be performed in accordance with the Construction Specification and Drawings.

Anticipated Trades:

· Laborer

· Plumber

· Welder

· Insulator

· Painter

Selection/Administration:

This project is a “Lowest Price Technically Acceptable” solicitation based on evaluation factors price, policy/standards, and the terms of this contract.

The solicitation, specifications and drawings will be available at Contracting Opportunities http://SAM.gov. Amendments to the solicitation will also be posted on this website. All parties must obtain solicitation documents and amendments to the solicitation through the website. Hard copies shall not be mailed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to frequently check the website for all notices, amendments, etc., regarding this solicitation. The Government will not be responsible for any notification not sent or received by the Contractor regarding the solicitation. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the procedures specified in the solicitation.

This contract is set-aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business’s (SDVOSB) capable of completing work under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 236220 Commercial & Industrial Building & Construction with a size standard of $45.0 million in annual receipts for the past three years. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

Period of Performance: 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Magnitude of Construction: Is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00

All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be received in writing via e-mail to Lakeisiha.Davenport@va.gov and Jeffrey.Pruett@va.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. All questions and Government responses will be posted to the SAM.gov website.

A pre-bid conference/site visit will be conducted on December 19, 2024 at 9:00 am ET. Attendees will meet at Building 2, conference room 121 at the Altoona VAMC Campus. All respondents must be registered in the System Award Management System (SAM) database at time of Phase I submittal. Offerors must be verified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at time of Phase I submittal. Any offeror not SBA or SAM verified at time of proposal submittal will be disqualified and proposal will be rejected.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 4 Regional Procurement Office East 1010 Delafield Road

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Lakeisiha Davenport Lakeisiha.Davenport@va.gov 412-822-3777

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Integrated Service Network 04 (VISN 04) Contracting Office / Altoona VAMC is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) and subsequently awarding a single, Firm-Fixed-Price contract that will be the “Lowest Price Technically Acceptable” to the Government based on evaluation factors and price. policy/standards, and the terms of this contract. The contractor shall provide all tools, travel, trades, labor, materials, permits, licenses, and supervision for the replacement of the existing safety valves/pressure relief valves in Building 3 boiler room as specified in the Scope of Work.

Note: This notice is a request for proposal.

Project Scope Summary This project will replace the existing safety valves/pressure relief valves in Building 3 boiler room as called out in the construction drawings. There are 8 total safety valves that will need removed and replaced per VA drawings and specifications for Project 503-25-104. The new safety valves will be supplied to the contractor as government furnished equipment (GFE). Make and model of the new devices can be found in the drawing set. The new safety valves have a larger footprint than the existing, as well as require different connection methods, so some piping and fitting modifications will be necessary (i.e. existing SV’s are threaded connections, new are flanged. Vent stacks may also need shortened to accommodate the larger footprint). Provide additional supports to the piping system as/if necessary. Work for each safety valve should be coordinated with the VA COR 5 days in advance so any necessary shutdowns and startups can be planned and coordinated with Boiler Plant personnel.

Also, the drain lines that come off the pressure relief’s vent stack setup on the boilers and tie together need to be separated, and one of the lines per boiler will need to be extended down to the existing floor drain (3 total need extended, 1 inch lines, approximately 15’ of pipe/each boiler).

Areas that are currently insulated and are affected by this work will need to be reinsulated to match existing.

Perform all necessary inspections on welds, equipment, etc. and any testing as required (boiler hydrostatic testing, etc.) before turning the boilers back over to the VA.

If any additional piping needs relocated/rerouted to accommodate installations (gas lines,etc), this is to be included in the bid as well as any applicable finishes (insulation, painting, etc.)

Please refer to VHA Directive 1810 and Cast Iron Operational attached in this package. These specify the prohibited use of cast and malleable/ductile iron fittings, etc. in steam and condensate systems 15psi and above. All work to be performed in accordance with the Construction Specification and Drawings.

Anticipated Trades:

· Laborer

· Plumber

· Welder

Selection/Administration:

This project is a “Lowest Price Technically Acceptable” solicitation.

The solicitation, specifications and drawings will be available at Contracting Opportunities http://SAM.gov. Amendments to the solicitation will also be posted on this website. All parties must obtain solicitation documents and amendments to the solicitation through the website. Hard copies shall not be mailed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to frequently check the website for all notices, amendments, etc., regarding this solicitation. The Government will not be responsible for any notification not sent or received by the Contractor regarding the solicitation. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the procedures specified in the solicitation.

This contract is set-aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business’s (SDVOSB) capable of completing work under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 236220 Commercial & Industrial Building & Construction with a size standard of $45.0 million in annual receipts for the past three years. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

Period of Performance: 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Magnitude of Construction: Is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00

All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be received in writing via e-mail to Lakeisiha.Davenport@va.gov and Jeffrey.Pruett@va.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. All questions and Government responses will be posted to the SAM.gov website.

A pre-bid conference/site visit will be conducted on December 19, 2024 at 9:00 am ET. Attendees will meet at Building 2, conference room 121 at the Altoona VAMC Campus. All respondents must be registered in the System Award Management System (SAM) database at time of Phase I submittal. Offerors must be verified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at time of Phase I submittal. Any offeror not SBA or SAM verified at time of proposal submittal will be disqualified and proposal will be rejected.

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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.

36C24425R0015 X 503-25-104 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East NCO 4 Attn: Lakeisiha Davenport, CS 1010 Delafield Rd. Bldg 32 Pittsburgh PA 15215 See attached delivery schedule

Lakeisiha Davenport 412-822-3777 Solicitation for Altoona VAMC Project 503-25-104 "Boiler Safety Project." This project will replace the existing safety valves/pressure relief valves in Building 3 boiler room as called out in the construction drawings. There are 8 total safety valves that will need removed and replaced per VA drawings and specifications. The project location is Altoona VA Medical Center, 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 as defined by the "Drawings" and “Specifications."

This project is being solicited as a SDVOSB set a side. This request for proposal (RFP) will result in a stand alone contract that will incorporate all the terms and conditions as stated in the SOW.

The Industry Classification System (The North American NAICS) Code is 236220 Size Standard is $45.0 Million.

This Request for Proposal is being issued pending the availability of funds. No contract will be awarded until appropriated funds are made available to the Contracting Officer. When funding becomes available, this will result in an award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Only one award will be made as a result of the solicitation.

Period of performance is 60 days after NTP.

Liquidated Damages apply to this Task Order. The Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $826.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

Wage determination Altoona PA 20240077 dated 11-8-24 shall be used for the life of this award.

Please ensure you complete information inside the body of VAAR 852.219-75. Failure to do so will result in being removed from consideration of award.

X X 52.211-10 X 1:00pm

EST

12-23-2024 X Page 1 of Page 1 of

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

36C244 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 Jeffrey Pruett Contracting Officer

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A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

This project will replace the existing safety valves/pressure relief valves in Building 3 boiler room as called out in the construction drawings. There are 8 total safety valves that will need removed and replaced per VA drawings and specifications.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2DA - Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Altoona VAMC 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.

Altoona, PA 16602

USA

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A.5 SCOPE OF WORK

Project: 503-25-104, Boiler Safety Project Location: Building 3, 1st Floor Boiler Room (As shown in the drawing package) Completion time from notice to proceed: 60 Days

Guarantee Period Services are not included.

Description:

This project will replace the existing safety valves/pressure relief valves in Building 3 boiler room as called out in the construction drawings. There are 8 total safety valves that will need removed and replaced per VA drawings and specifications. The new safety valves will be supplied to the contractor as government furnished equipment (GFE). Make and model of the new devices can be found in the drawing set. The new safety valves have a larger footprint than the existing, as well as require different connection methods, so some piping and fitting modifications will be necessary (i.e. existing SV’s are threaded connections, new are flanged. Vent stacks may also need shortened to accommodate the larger footprint). Provide additional supports to the piping system as/if necessary. Work for each safety valve should be coordinated with the VA COR 5 days in advance so any necessary shutdowns and startups can be planned and coordinated with Boiler Plant personnel.

Also, the drain lines that come off the pressure relief’s vent stack setup on the boilers and tie together need to be separated, and one of the lines per boiler will need to be extended down to the existing floor drain (3 total need extended, 1 inch lines, approximately 15’ of pipe/each boiler).

Areas that are currently insulated and are affected by this work will need to be reinsulated to match existing.

Perform all necessary inspections on welds, equipment, etc. and any testing as required (boiler hydrostatic testing, etc.) before turning the boilers back over to the VA.

If any additional piping needs relocated/rerouted to accommodate installations (gas lines,etc), this is to be included in the bid as well as any applicable finishes (insulation, painting, etc.)

Please refer to VHA Directive 1810 and Cast Iron Operational attached in this package. These specify the prohibited use of cast and malleable/ductile iron fittings, etc. in steam and condensate systems 15psi and above. All work to be performed in accordance with the Construction Specification and Drawings.

Anticipated Trades:

· Laborer

· Plumber

· Welder

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS TO OFFERORS

1. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

(a) Pricing shall be submitted utilizing the Price Schedule, Continuation of SF 1442. Offerors are urged to type or print pricing legibly.

(b) A formal site visit is scheduled for this solicitation on December 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.236-27 for information. LOCATION:

Altoona VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona, PA 16602 Meet at Building 2, conference room 121 with Mr. Kaleb Chronister Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference / Site Visit.

(c) Proposals are to be emailed as follows:

Jeffrey.Pruett@VA.GOV and Lakeisiha.Davenport@va.gov

(d) Proposals are Due on January 8, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. EST

(e) Pennsylvania Tax Exemption Form for Construction: This exemption is used for the purchase of building machinery and equipment for construction. The exemption form will be provided to the Prime contractor at the time of award for subcontractors and suppliers, to prevention of PA sales tax and subsequently alleviate the govt to paying Sales Tax on these items. This form is to be utilized for this solicitation and subsequent award only.

(f) The exemption is limited to the following types of machinery and equipment:

A. Air conditioning limited to heating, cooling, purification, humidification, dehumidification, and ventilation B. Electrical (not including wire, conduit, receptacle and junction boxes);

C. Plumbing (not including pipes, fittings, pipe supports and hangers);

D. Communications limited to voice, video, data, and sound;

E. Alarms limited to fire, security, and detection;

F. Control systems limited to energy management, traffic, and parking lot and building access G. Medical systems limited to diagnosis and treatment, medical gas, nurse call, and doctor paging H. Laboratory system;

I. Cathodic protection system;

J. Furniture, cabinetry, and kitchen equipment.

The term "building machinery and equipment" shall include boilers, chillers, air cleaners, humidifiers, fans, switchgear, pumps, telephones, speakers, horns, motion detectors, dampers, actuators, grills, registers, traffic signals, sensors, card access devices, guardrails, medical devices, floor troughs and grates, and laundry equipment, together with integral coverings and enclosures.

The term "building machinery and equipment" shall not include guardrail posts, pipes, fittings, pipe supports and hangers, underground tanks, wire, conduit, receptacle and junction boxes, insulation, ductwork, and covering thereof.

2. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

a. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach offerors before the submission of their offer.

b. Technical Questions: Questions of a technical nature must be provided in writing and shall be submitted by prospective Offerors to attention: Jeffrey Pruett. Questions shall be submitted only via e-mail to: Jeffrey.Pruett@va.gov and Lakeisiha.Davenport@va.gov . The subject line must read: Solicitation 36C24425R0015 - Technical Questions. Oral questions of a technical nature are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. Furthermore, only questions received from Prime/General contractors will be replied to. All questions must be received no later than 1:00 P.M. EST, December 30, 2024. No telephone request will be honored. Any questions received after this time will NOT be considered and a response will NOT be given.

c. Receipt of amendments by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of proposals. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding.

d. Requests for clarifications and information concerning this solicitation will be accepted from General/Prime contractors only and must be submitted in writing by email to the contracting officer at the email addresses shown below.

Reference No. 36C24425R0015 Email: Jeffrey.pruett@va.gov and Lakeisiha.Davenport@va.gov

3. The magnitude of construction is less between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00.

4. In accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-15, Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $250,000 shall require both Payment and Performance Bonds. Any amount awarded over $35,000 shall require a Payment Bond. Bonds are due not later than 10 days after award.

5. Liquidated damages apply to this solicitation and subsequent task order in the amount of $826.00 a day.

6. PROPOSAL ACCEPTABILITY: Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal, at the time of proposal submission, may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award. The offeror is hereby advised that its proposal is presumed to represent its best and final offer in response to this solicitation.

7. SAFETY AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE: All Offeror’s shall submit the following 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 EPA violation(s) in the past three years.

8. CLARIFICATIONS: Offeror may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their proposal. Request for such clarification information DOES NOT constitute discussions.

9. ENFORCEABILITY OF PROPOSAL:

a. The proposal must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation. The Government will rely on such information in the award of a contract. By submission of the offer, the Offeror agrees that all items proposed (if applicable e.g., key personnel, subcontractors, plans, etc.) will be utilized for the duration of the contract and any substitutions will require prior Contracting Officer's approval.

b. The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her proposal, including that provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the fact and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected.

c. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at any time prior to award if such action is in the Government's best interest.

d. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOSB) will be checked for eligibility through the applicable VIP and SAM databases. Offerors must be in both data bases at time of proposal due date.

10. DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY: 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 offeror. Failure to submit this information may result in a determination of “Non-Responsive” for the offeror. NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the offeror ineligible for award.

Failure to furnish the required information above will be considered as Non-Responsive and will be cause for rejection and made ineligible for award.

11. PROPOSAL EVALUATION: Proposals will be evaluated for lowest price to the government and award will be made to the lowest offeror whose proposal is in conformance of this solicitation and is deemed fair and reasonable.

12. PRIVACY TRAINING:

All Contractors must receive Privacy training annually using one of the following methods:

• Complete “VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access to or Use to VA Sensitive Information” training by using VA’s TMS system(https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/). Contractors may use the TMS Managed Self Enrollment method to complete the training in TMS. The COR must ensure that all contractors are validated in the PIH domain.

• Complete the hard copy version of “VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access to or Use to VA Sensitive Information”. Signed training documents must be submitted to the COR.

Training must be completed prior to the performance of the contract and annually thereafter. Proof of training completion must be verified and tracked by the COR.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS TO OFFERORS

Additional Contract Requirements:

The COR is responsible for ensuring that all Contractors comply with physical security policies. A compliant ID badge must be worn by Contractors, at all times, while on VA premises.

Contractor may not have access to the VA network.

If FTP is required, a Secure FTP (SFTP) site must be used to transfer files. All unsecure FTP sites are blocked by the VA-NSOC.

The following language from VA Handbook 6500.6 is incorporated into this solicitation:

Appendix C: Paragraphs #3a, b, d, e, h

3. VA INFORMATION CUSTODIAL LANGUAGE

a. Information made available to the contractor or subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor/subcontractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA. This clause expressly limits the contractor/subcontractor's rights to use data as described in Rights in Data - General, FAR 52.227-14(d) (1).

b. VA information should not be co-mingled, if possible, with any other data on the contractors/subcontractor’s information systems or media storage systems in order to ensure VA requirements related to data protection and media sanitization can be met. If co-mingling must be allowed to meet the requirements of the business need, the contractor must ensure that VA’s information is returned to the VA or destroyed in accordance with VA’s sanitization requirements. VA reserves the right to conduct on site inspections of contractor and subcontractor IT resources to ensure data security controls, separation of data and job duties, and destruction/media sanitization procedures are in compliance with VA directive requirements.

d. The contractor/subcontractor must receive, gather, store, back up, maintain, use, disclose and dispose of VA information only in compliance with the terms of the contract and applicable Federal and VA information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies. If Federal or VA information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies become applicable to the VA information or information systems after execution of the contract, or if NIST issues or updates applicable FIPS or Special Publications (SP) after execution of this contract, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith to implement the information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies in this contract.

e. The contractor/subcontractor shall not make copies of VA information except as authorized and necessary to perform the terms of the agreement or to preserve electronic information stored on contractor/subcontractor electronic storage media for restoration in case any electronic equipment or data used by the contractor/ subcontractor needs to be restored to an operating state. If copies are made for restoration purposes, after the restoration is complete, the copies must be appropriately destroyed.

h. The contractor/subcontractor must store, transport, or transmit VA sensitive information in an encrypted form, using VA-approved encryption tools that are, at a minimum, FIPS 140-2 validated.

All Contractors must receive Privacy training annually using one of the following methods:

1. Complete “VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access to or Use to VA Sensitive Information” training by using VA’s TMS system (https://www.tms.va.gov/). Contractors may use the TMS Managed Self Enrollment method to complete the training in TMS. The COR must ensure that all contractors are validated in the PIH domain.

2. Complete the hard copy version of “VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access to or Use to VA Sensitive Information”. Signed training documents must be submitted to the COR.

Training must be completed prior to the performance of the contract and annually thereafter. Proof of training completion must be verified and tracked by the COR.

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a One Time Stand Alone contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.2 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)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.252-1 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)

2.6 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024)

(a)(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 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 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 is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in…