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36C24525B0006

GENERAL INFORMATION

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office 510 Butler Avenue, Building 306A Martinsburg WV 25405

POINT OF CONTACT*

Senior Contract Specialist Lisa Lake lisa.lake2@va.gov

(304) 263-0811 ext 7617

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

10 N Green Street

Baltimore MD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Solicitation 36C24525B0006

36C24525B0006 512-23-108 - Renovate C-Segregated Compounding Area for Hazardous Compounding (CON)

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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.

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512-23-108 Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office 510 Butler Avenue, Building 306A Martinsburg WV 25405 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Health Care System C/O Lisa Lake 510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg WV 25405

LAKE, LISA

lisa.lake2@va.gov This IFB is for Project # 512-23-108 - Renovate C-Segregated Compounding Area for Hazardous Compounding, VAMC Baltimore, 10 N. Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Set-Aside.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, and equipment to support installation of replacement and new Wi-Fi Access Points at Loch Raven VA Medical Center, in accordance with the SOW, specifications, and drawings attached hereto. Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule the work to minimize to a short duration and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of 8 AM to 4:30 PM eastern time except as noted in the general conditions and as approved by the Contracting Officer.

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 236220 Size standard: $45 million Magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

Pursuant to 38 U.S.C.8137(D), this requirement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

All SDVOSB's are required to be registered at www.sba.gov, as well as www.sam.gov, prior to the submission of the offer and at the time of award. All SDVOSB statuses will be verified. Note for Joint Venture (JV) Offerors: In accordance with VAAR 852.219-73(f) joint ventures may be eligible so long as the joint venture meets the requirements of 13 C.F.R. 128.402. In order to comply with 13 C.F.R. 128.402(e) JV offerors must include in their Volume I a certification, signed by an authorized official of each partner to the joint venture, stating that the parties to the joint venture (1) have entered into a joint venture agreement that fully complies with paragraph (c) of 13 CFR § 128.402 and (2) will perform the contract in compliance with the joint venture agreement. Failure to submit the certification will render the offeror ineligible for award.

Period of Performance: 180 days after the Notice to Proceed.

A Site Visit will occur on Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:30am EST . Interested parties shall meet in the Lobby at the Baltimore VAMC, 10 N. Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201. Attendance is not mandatory, but highly encouraged Questions relating to this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to lisa.lake2@va.gov no later than 1:00PM EST Monday, April 21, 2025 . All inquiries for this solicitation must be sent electronically using the attached RFI document, and the email subject line MUST read "RFI Submission for Solicitation 36C24525B0006" to ensure the RFI's are responded to. No bid extensions will be granted due to late RFI submissions.

All bids must be submitted electronically to lisa.lake2@va.gov no later than 9:30AM EST, Wednesday, May 6, 2025.

Please ensure a copy of the bid guarantee is included with your electronic bid, you have acknowledged all modifications, and VAAR 852.219-75 has been completed. Failure to provide the bid guarantee, acknowledge the modifications or complete the VAAR clause could render your submission non-responsive.

Bid Opening shall occur at 9:30AM EST, Wednesday, May 6, 2025 . See "Instructions to Offerors" for meeting details

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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

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

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

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office 510 Butler Avenue, Building 308B Martinsburg WV 25405

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

FSC e-Invoice Payment Invoice must be submitted electronically http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp Lisa M. Lake

VA-VHA-RPOE-2024-0088 240618

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Scope of Work NRM Project No. 512-23-108 Renovate C-Segregated Compounding Area for Hazardous Compounding

VA Maryland HealthCare System – VISN5 – Baltimore

1.2 Project Title, Number and Location:

Project Title: Renovate C-Segregated Compounding Area for Hazardous Compounding Project Number: NRM No. 512-23-108

1.3 Scope of Work

The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, supplies, and supervision to renovate approximately 580 SF of space in BA-121K and BA-121L to update these rooms to current codes and regulations by the establishment of a cleanroom. In addition, approximately 423 SF of space in room 2C-126 will be renovated to a Containment Segregated Compound Area (C-SCA). For complete scope and details, please refer to the A/E 100% CD Drawings and Design Analysis. All work must follow VA and local guidelines as well as Specifications provided by the A/E from the 100% submission. Contractor must follow all construction conditions outlined by the ICRA (Infection Risk Control Assessment), PCRA (Pre-Construction Risk Assessment), and NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) recommendations. Contractor is responsible for submitting and obtaining all relevant permits and licenses required.

Work will include, but not be limited to, architectural, interior finishes, mechanical (plumbing, fire protection and HVAC), electrical, structural, and other specialty consultants required pertinent to the project requirements within the constraints of the construction budget consistent with the VA’s project team goals as prioritized during project meetings and field surveys. All finishes shall be coordinated with VA Interior Designer.

Key personnel qualifications required per Scope of Work Section 2.3 – Construction Requirements - must be submitted with the bid submission, per requirements in 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples. Replacement of key staff described in Section 2.3 of the contract scope of work will require resubmission of qualifications, subject to review and approval of the Contract Officer/Contract Officer Representative. Failure to submit the required qualifications shall constitute a non-responsive bid package.

2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK —

Work items to be completed include, but are not limited to:

1. Installation of new interior finishes, doors, and flooring.

2. Installation of new plumbing.

3. Installation of new electrical lighting and power for new equipment/devices.

4. Modification to existing sprinkler and fire alarm system for new room layouts.

5. Installation of new HVAC/mechanical work for exhaust system and fume hoods.

The contractor is required to submit a proposed schedule prior to start of construction for VA Approval. There is a minimum of two required phases. The second-floor work must be completed first prior to the start of the demolition of the basement phase work to allow for staff to have continued use of a compounding area. All proposed work that is to be completed in 2C-126 must be done after hours (Start Time 4:30 PM) or on weekends for minimum disruption to oncology patients. Please see construction drawings and specifications for full details of description of proposed work.

2.1 General:

General Notes for Proposed Work:

1. Dust Control – Implement dust control plan to maintain a clean environment, especially in patient care areas.

2. Noise Control – Contractor must submit a general list of expected equipment and manufacturer specification sheets to be used to complete projected work to ensure compliance with Safety and Industrial Hygiene standards.

3. Hazardous Materials - Contractor must submit a list of ‘hazardous’ materials (as defined by OSHA or similar) to be used to complete projected work to ensure compliance with Safety and Industrial Hygiene standards. Safety Data Sheets must be submitted to COR prior to any use during construction.

4. Infection Control – Comply with hospital infection control protocols as stated on the ICRA permits. All work must comply with Category 4 ICRA requirements.

5. Site Visits – contractor must visit the site to survey existing conditions to determine methods of work to be performed prior to submitting proposal.

6. Waste Disposal – Disposal and/or recycling of all demolished building materials and construction waste per applicable regulations shall be included. Manifests/ disposable/ recycle tonnage must be summarized and reported to COR. All waste/debris must be removed at the end of each workday.

7. Temporary Equipment - Contractor must provide all temporary equipment for mechanical requirements (i.e., temperature, humidity, etc.) as specified by the permits, drawings, and/or the COR for all spaces in and/or adjacent to the construction areas that are affected by service interruptions. Contractor must submit a request to interrupt any services, in writing, at a minimum of 21 calendar days in advance of the proposed interruption. Requests shall state reason, date, time, and duration of interruption. Major interruptions must be requested, in writing, at a minimum of 28 calendar days prior to the desired time and include all information as mentioned above.

8. Water Disinfection– Until water system is activated and in use, flushing shall continue at least twice per week in accordance with the VHA Directive 1061 and/or as stated on the Infection Control permits. Flushing dates/times must be recorded and submitted to COR via weekly construction reports. Failure to comply with infection control regulations will result in the contractor assuming the responsibility to disinfect the affected water system via hyperchlorination as described in the policy and procedures within the latest revision of the Domestic Water Piping Disinfection Procedure (SOP 138/ENG-026) guidelines.

2.2 Implementation: Please note that the contractor’s bid proposal provided at the time of bid due date shall require a draft CPM schedule to be provided by contractor through a third-party consultant. Prior to NTP/Pre-Construction kick off, but, after award, submittals for the long lead items shall be developed, provided, and reviewed. The intent is for the contractor to get the long lead items ordered before mobilization. In addition, notification for asbestos/plan removal to MDE/EPA shall occur per 10-day NESHAPS notification to EPA for demolition or renovation (40 CFR § 61.145, Figure 3, Notification of Demolition and Renovation), Provide completed copy to VAMHCS Projects COR and Safety Department (Robert Johnson, 410-642-2411, x6499) Contractor shall mobilize onsite beginning construction on the first day after expiration of the NTP. The contractor shall have 180 calendar days to complete all work.

2.3 Construction Requirements:

All Disciplines:

1. All site contractors must have completed the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety training course.

2. All site contractors must be licensed in their respective discipline.

3. All work is to shall follow design specifications, local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and VA technical standards. Compliance is to whichever rule or regulation is the most stringent. VA Master Specifications shall be used as the default when no specifications are issued and when a referenced specification is not found in the projects RFP package, they are at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. The intent of the default specifications is to furnish concise industrial and/or commercial standards for construction of Government facilities. If the Statement of Work does not address a specification for an element of the work, the default specification shall apply for the element of work as approved by COR. The omittance of a VA specification, does not relieve the contractor to perform required work under the base task order cost proposal.

4. Provide daily on-site superintendent to coordinate all building trades and provide liaison for construction and VA Project Engineering. Daily logs shall be submitted to the COR the Monday following each week worked.

5. All employees of contractor shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and be restricted from unauthorized access. VA issued ID Badges shall be worn by all workers while within the campus boundaries. Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements to obtain the required badging prior to commencement of work. VA issued ID Badges shall be always worn by all workers.

6. When using special keys for access to roof, mechanical and electrical areas, doors must be kept closed and locked while in such spaces.

7. Contractor must obtain a burn permit from VA Safety Office / Fire Dept prior to any welding, flame cutting, soldering work, and burning.

8. Contractor shall provide general clean up to construction area daily to the satisfaction of the COR.

9. Contractor must submit a general list of expected equipment and manufacturer specification sheets to be used to complete projected work to ensure compliance with Safety and Industrial Hygiene standards.

Mechanical:

1. Contractor or subcontractor performing the mechanical/HVAC portions of the contract must have a foreman that has an American Technician Excellence Certification (NATE) or a Master HVAC License.

2. Contractor or subcontractor performing the ductwork construction must have a foreman that has a Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) Certified Sheet Metal Worker (CSMW) certification.

3. Contractor or subcontractors performing any welding must have passed the American Welding society (AWS) qualification test and be certified.

4. Contractor or subcontractors performing the test and balancing (TAB) must be a certified member of Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB), or Testing Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) to perform TAB services for the HVAC.

Electrical:

1. Contractor or subcontractors must have at least one (1) licensed master electrician or National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Certification as a foreman on-site at all times. Any apprentice electricians performing work under this contract is deemed unqualified unless working under the immediate supervision of a master electrician.

2. Contractor or subcontractors must have safety trainings outlined in OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart S – Electrical, and the NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Training certification shall be provided indicating each technician is a Qualified Person as defined by NFPA 70E. Training certifications shall be submitted to the COR before prior to site work. If no training certifications are available, the contractor’s Employer shall certify that he/she has met this requirement in writing and submit it to the COR prior to work.

3. Electrical Contractors shall have ready access to the latest versions of the following references:

a. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

b. NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance.

c. NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for the Workplace.

d. OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I , J, K & S.

4. Electrical Contractors shall have and provide all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I, and NFPA 70E.

Plumbing:

1. Contractor or subcontractors must have at least one (1) licensed Master Plumber/Gas Fitter on-site as a foreman at all times.

2. Contractor or subcontractors performing any welding must have passed the American Welding society (AWS) qualification test and be certified.

Painting:

1. Contractor or subcontractor must use only qualified journeyman painters for the mixing and application of paint on exposed surfaces.

Flooring:

1. Contractor or subcontractor must be certified by INSTALL or have a comparable certification program.

Bid Opening Date: 9:30 AM EST Wednesday, May 6, 2025 Actual Construction Contract Award: TBD Anticipated Construction Duration: TBD Construction Completion Date: 180 Calendar Days after NTP

3.2 Pricing and Payment:

· This project will be deemed complete when all the required tasks outlined in this SOW are complete and function as intended by design; the work shall be completed within the areas defined in this document. The VA will complete a final walk through and inspection of all work before processing final payment.

· The contractor may submit progress payment invoices according to the Contracting Officer’s specifications at intervals acceptable to the VA. These progress payments will be substantiated by the COR inspections and the daily logs submitted by the contractor. A schedule of values will need to be submitted and approved.

· Progress payment invoices shall be sent via email to the COR for approval and payment.

· Final payment will not be processed until final walkthrough and approval is complete which includes all punch list items.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

Bid Opening Meeting Information - 512-23-108 - Renovate C-Segregated Compounding Area for Hazardous Compounding (CON) 36C24525B0006 Via Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 212 891 039 507 Passcode: iJ3qZ3jk

Dial in by phone +1 347-566-4838,,856396539# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 856 396 539#

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

FEB 2023

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM

2.1 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)

2.2 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and “reasonable inquiry” have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations. (1) The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of Provision)

2.3 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)

2.4 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 (DEVIATION FEB 2025), 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)

2.5 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

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

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

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

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.233-2 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:

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

Chief, Contracting (90C) 510 Butler Ave, Building 308B Martinsburg WV 25405 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

Cheif, Contracting (90C) Cheif, Contracting (90C) Martinsburg WV 25405

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

(End of Provision)

2.7 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— Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:30am EST

(c) Participants will meet at— Baltimore VAMC (main lobby), 10 N. Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201 (End of Provision)

2.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.9 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any VAAR Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of Provision)

2.10 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008) The following provisions or clauses incorporated by reference in this solicitation must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer. Copies of these provisions or clauses are available on the Internet at the Web sites provided in the provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, or the clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Copies may also be obtained from the contracting officer.

[Contracting officer shall list all FAR and 48 CFR Chapter 8 (VAAR) provisions and clauses incorporated by reference that must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer.] (End of Provision)

2.11 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.

(End of Clause)

2.12 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:

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) (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 the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(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 is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii)

(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 products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting 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 provision 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 II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, 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) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[] (A) Basic.

[] (B) Alternate I.

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

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and…