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36C24618B0614

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2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. 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

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.

36C24618B0614 X 07-20-2018 637-18-144 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667 Dan Dove, Contracting Officer Charles George VA Medical Center Building 15, 3rd floor, FMS 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville

NC

28805

DAN DOVE

757-315-3977 INVITATION FOR BIDS: Project 637-18-144 - Facilities Re-Keying Project Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville NC

See Statement of Work and Master Specifications for Details

Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 This is a Total SDVOSB Set-Aside NAICS: 238990 | Size Standard: $15.0 Million Contractors must be registered in the Vendor Information Page (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov) to be eligible

A Site Visit will be conducted on: Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at 1:30 PM EST Location: Charles George VA Medical Center FMS Conference Room – B15 3rd floor, RM 330 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville NC 28805

Requests for Information are due no later than Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 3:00 PM EST

Sealed Bids are due no later than Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM EST Please mail all bids to the address shown in Block 8

LINE ITEM 0001: Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to perform all operations necessary to complete Project 637-18-144. All work shall be completed in strict accordorance with the SOW and Master Specifications, to include final cleanup and completion of any punch list items.

X X 52.211-10 X

10:00 AM EST

08-21-2018 X

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

LINE ITEM 0001: Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to perform all operations necessary to complete Project 637-18-144, in accordance with the SOW and Master Specifications.

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin

TX

78714-9971

Table of Contents

STATEMENT OF WORK | CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION | SPECIFICATIONS

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1. 1.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

Project 637-18-144 – Facilities Re-Keying Project Charles George VA Medical Center Asheville, NC Patented Small Format Interchangeable (SFIC) Core Rekey Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC, intends to update its facility with patent protected cores/keys for security key over-ride. This upgrade will include the installation of geographically exclusive patent-protected cores and keys to fit existing BEST locksets and hardware, and replacement cylinders and hardware if/where required. Charles George VA Medical Center will manage the system at the completion of installation.

Prospective bidders shall utilize the following parameters in preparing bids for this initiative:

1. Key systems shall be replaced in the main Asheville campus (approximately 760,000 square feet), as well as two remote clinic locations in Franklin (approximately 7,000 square feet), and Rutherfordton (approximately 8,000 square feet).

2. Conduct on-site meetings for key planning and control hierarchy with 45 different workgroups/Services encompassing nearly 2,000 unique employees. These discussions will take a minimum of two meetings per team to establish the final control hierarchy for each workgroup/Service.

3. Vendor shall provide an updated drawing (additional key layer added to VA provided drawings in AutoCAD format) detailing the core/combinations for each door in the above-referenced facilities.

4. The magnitude of replacements shall be based upon the following numbers and types:

a. 2,000 SFIC Cores

b. 200 Locksets

c. 40 Replacement Doors with Integrated Mortise Locksets.

The attached specifications shall be followed for the execution of the core, lockset and replacement doors mention above. However, below are some key requirements of this system:

I. General Requirements:

A. Contractor will be responsible for conducting complete onsite site survey to ascertain specific quantities of cores required to conduct locking rekey of all doors.

B. Contractor will be responsible during onsite survey to ascertain any existing locking hardware which will not accept SFIC patented cores, and replace hardware, as necessary, to meet specifications below.

C. Patented Cores and Keys must be 7 Pin SFIC (Small Formal Interchangeable Core).

D. Patented cores and keys shall be patent protected by a Federal Utility Patent for a period of no less than 7 years with federal patent protection to eliminate unauthorized key duplication.

E. Patented Cores and Keys shall have geographical exclusivity controlled by the manufacturer, to ensure no keys or cores are available within the multi-state geographical territory defined.

F. Key system hardware provided by contractor for this project MUST be compatible with previously installed core and key hardware. This will ensure continuity for warranty support and maintenance inventory control, offering lowered total cost of ownership.

G. Geographically Exclusive Patented IC Cores and Keys shall be available in “family of four” allowing for multi-milled patented system expansion to four distinct keyways, with the ability to control all keyways via a multi-milled key. All four patented keyways must meet patent restrictions, and geographical exclusivity restrictions as specified.

H. Cores and Keys must be keyed into registered Factory Grand Master System where keying schematics are maintained and controlled at the manufacture level to ensure integrity of the master key system, and elimination of cross over keying when working with multiple contractors.

I. Contractor will be responsible for conducting onsite keying meeting(s) with staff to develop customized keying hierarchy and schematic to meet facility keying requirements. Contractor must have manufacture representative at all keying meetings to maintain factory master key system integrity.

J. Contractor shall provide core combination, key cutting, and locksmith supply as noted.

K. Contractor shall provide Key Control Database as detailed below.

II. QUALFICATIONS:

A. Contractor shall have three years documented experience in the manufacture, installing and servicing state facilities and shall be approved by the owner.

B. The installer shall be certified by the manufacturer.

C. Hardware installer shall provide factory supervision during installation.

III. MAINTENANCE

A. Manufacturer/contractor must have warranty/service technician within daily commuting distance of the Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC.

IV. TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES

A. Vendor shall have factory-trained, qualified technical services available 24 hours a day, every day of the year to meet any emergency need.

V. Warranty A. Standard Warranty

1. Three year standard warranty on all materials unless otherwise noted within requirements specifications.

2. One year standard warranty on all labor performed.

B. Two Copies of the warranties must be provided to the owner upon substantial completion with the dates of warranty coverage noted.

VI. Patented Keying System A. All cores and keys shall be 7-pin, interchangeable core.

B. All cores and keys shall be keyed into factory registered Grand Master Key System.

C. All cores and keys shall have federally protected patent life to be no less than 7 years D. Cores and keys must have geographical exclusivity controlled at the manufacture level so that no distributor, locksmith, wholesaler has access to this keyway for sale or distribution to any customer other than Charles George VA Medical Center, being unique to the medical center, for the life of the patent, within the regional geographic boundaries.

E. Key tiering scheme shall be developed by the vendor with manufactures representative (and Medical Center input) for this Factory Registered Patented Masterkey System F. Permanent keys and cores shall be stamped with the applicable key mark for identification. These visual key control marks or codes will not include the actual key cuts.

G. All patented cores and keys shall be transmitted to the Owner in person, or by U.P.S., delivery confirmation requested.

H. All orders for keys or cores must have email verification from registered key custodian before order is processed.

I. Each barrel of core must be independently capped.

J. All patented cores shall be supplied with three (3) cut patented operating keys for operation of the patented core, serialized for each core starting with the number one (1) K. One (1) Patented cut Grand Master key, Two (2) patented System Control keys, Four (4) cut patented Masterkeys, and four (4) cut patented sub-master keys shall be provided per group.

VII. Key Control Database software A. Key Control Database and Importation of Key Codes will be included B. Key Control Software shall be equal to BEST Keystone KS600N and shall be able to function without any internet connection.

C. Importation of the Charles George VA Medical Center key codes will be conducted, as necessary/if required, by the manufacture to ensure accurate record keeping of all doors being rekeyed with patented factory registered master key system. End result will be a database fully populated with all work performed by the contractor which includes the ability to ascertain which key go to what door.

D. Training will be provided for Charles George VA Medical Center personnel to ensure proper usage of the database.

E. Training shall include onsite training which will consist of half day training at a minimum.

F. Training shall include, at a minimum, Web Ex follow up for refresher course.

VIII. Hardware (As needed/required) A. Any locking opening which requires rekey to patented SFIC core, with existing hardware which will not currently accept patented 7 Pin SFIC core must be identified during onsite survey and noted for replacement.

a. Mortise/ Rim Cylinders (as required)

i. Must be 1E Mortise Cylinder

ii. Shall be machined from brass or bronze bar stock

iii. Mortise cylinders of lock shall have a concealed internal setscrew for securing the cylinder to the lockset. The internal setscrew will be accessible only by removing the core, with the control key, from the cylinder body

b. Cylindrical Type Locks and Latch Sets (as required)

i. Tested and approved by BHMA for ANSI A156.2, Series 4000.

ii. Grade 1 locksets must be independently certified to exceed grade one testing by 4 Million cycles.

iii. Grade 1 locksets must be tested and approved by BHMA for ANSI A156.2 Locked lever torque/vandalism strength to simulate consistently increasing torque pressure to grade 1 standard of 700 lbs-in without latch bolt retraction

iv. Grade 1 locksets must be independently certified to exceed grade one testing by 50% (1050lbs-in) and still function.

v. Must be UL10C Listed

vi. Must fit modified ANSI A115.2 door preparation

vii. Lockset shall have anti-rotational studs that are thru bolted

viii. Keyed lever shall not have exposed keeper hole

ix. Each lever to have independent spring mechanism controlling it

x. Outside lever sleeve to be seamless, of one piece construction made of a hardened steel alloy

xi. Hub, side plate, shrouded rose locking pin to be a one piece casting with a shrouded locking lug

xii. Exterior lever spindle to be made of one piece of metal. No welded joints or dovetail joints are allowed

xiii. Locksets outside locked lever must withstand minimum of 1400 inch pounds of torque. In excess of that, a replaceable part will shear. Key from outside and inside lever will still operate the lockset.

c. Contractor shall be responsible for providing proper cams and/ or throw members for hardware which can be re-used without modification to SFIC platform.

IV. Installation A. Comply with Manufacturer’s written installation and recommendations for installation of system components.

B. Installation will be completed by manufacturer approved/certified technicians.

C. Install patented cores/ key as directed during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM).

D. Contractor will provide a project manager to coordinate installation and training and serve as a single point of contact for notice to proceed, scheduling and notice of acceptance.

E. Check and adjust operation of lock units in place to ensure proper latching and locking.

F. Replace units if any are not fully functional as received.

V. Keybox A. An electronically controlled cabinet to store, audit and manage keys and any required security assets.

B. Will be wall-mountable.

C. Access to keybox is assigned to one or more users based on configuration through Software. PIN access is standard and system also should provide various other access options as necessary.

D. Key storage should be through direct entrapment or other mean allowing for tamper proof access.

E. Standard 16-gauge powder coated steel door should be available, other options as necessary.

F. Key storage system should be expandable without requiring additional access points or controllers (add-on cabinets/key lockers).

G. Access to key box should be allowable through various options to include, proximity reader, card swipe access, master key, and/or biometric reader.

H. Key box solutions should be expandable from a minimum of 16 key positions up to 96 positions in one box, as necessary.

1.2 WAGE DETERMINATION

The DOL Wage Determination for the specific locality applies to this solicitation and any contract awarded is available at www.wdol.gov. Please note the listing below is not all inclusive wage determination of each area of performance. It is the contractor’s responsible to obtain and evaluate each wage determination locality.

Wage Determination No.: NC180043, dated 02/23/18

1.3 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor's offices where the contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the contractor's compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

BASIS G Locking Hardware See attached document: Master Specifications - 637-18-144 - Facilities Re-Keying.

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

2.1 INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

2.2 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

(End of Clause)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

3.1 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)

3.2 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)

3.3 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)

3.4 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

ASHEVILLE NC

FRANKLIN NC

RUTHERFORDTON NC

(End of Provision)

3.5 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)

3.6 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 $300,000, 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)

3.7 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:

DAN DOVE

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

(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)

3.8 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—

JULY 31, 2018 AT 1:30 PM EST

(c) Participants will meet at— FMS Conference Room – B15 3rd floor, Room 330 (End of Provision)

3.9 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (JAN 2008)

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

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, 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)

3.10 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998)

As an alternative to filing a protest with the contracting officer, an interested party may file a protest with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Materiel Management, Acquisition Administration Team, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management, the Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issues 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:

3.11 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008)

The contracting officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation shall be furnished to the contractor.

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REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

4.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238990.

(2) The small business size standard is $15 Million.

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

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

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, 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) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

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

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

(ix) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $80,317, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $80,317 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

(xxiii) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[](A) Basic.

[](B) Alternate I.

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

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

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to…