36C24625B0013_IFB.docx

36C24625B0013

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.

36C24625B0013 X 04-18-2025 590-21-121 36246 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 305 Fayetteville

NC

28301 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 305 Fayetteville

NC

28301 Moses Deng

(910) 475-6807 Request for Invitation for Bid for Project: Renovate Building 110 Ground Floor Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton,VA 23667 See Statement of Work (SOW), Specifications and Drawings attached for details of this requirement.

Pursuant to VAAR 836-204 (f) (2), the estimated magnitude of construction is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

This is a 100% Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 236220 with a size standard of $45.0M

Contractors must be registered in Vendor Information Page (https://veterans.certify) at the time of Bid submission to be eligible for award.

A Pre-Bid Site Visit will be conducted on April 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT.

Location: Building 110 Ground Floor, Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667.

Request for Information (Questions) are due no later than: May 5, 2025 by 10:00 AM EDT.

The Government affords no guarantee that questions (RFI's) submitted after the aforementioned date and time will be answered.

Sealed Bids are due the day prior to the date and time indicated on Block 13 below.

Bid Opening Location: Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667.

Building 27, Large Conference Room - VISN 6 Contracting Office (27 Averill Ave).

Bids will NOT be accepted in paper form. See General Instructions beginning on page 6 for details.

X X 52.211-10 X see page 6 14:00

EDT

05-22-2025 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

BID ITEM I (BASE BID): $

BID ITEM II (DEDUCT NO. 1): $

BID ITEM III (DEDUCT NO. 2): $

BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT NO. 3): $

BID ITEM V (DEDUCT NO. 4):

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 305 Fayetteville

NC

28301 http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971 512-460-5049 512-460-5221

Table of Contents

See Solicitation Details Page 1 of Page 1 of

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

BID ITEM I (BASE BID): The contractor shall provide all tools, labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and expertise required to perform general construction, alterations, electrical work, and other work tasks as indicated in the construction documents.

(Period of Performance is 540 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP))

BID ITEM II (DEDUCT NO. 1): Same as BASE BID except: All Double Doors.

(Period of Performance is 536 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP))

BID ITEM III (DEDUCT NO. 2): Same as BID ITEM II except: Storage Rooms.

(Period of Performance is 513 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP))

BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT NO. 3): Same as BID ITEM III except: Selective Roof Repairs.

(Period of Performance is 507 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP))

BID ITEM V (DEDUCT NO. 4): Same as BID ITEM IV except: Electrical Panels.

(Period of Performance is 477 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP))

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

100 Emancipation Blvd.

Hampton, VA 23667

USA

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

Renovate 110 Ground Floor Project 590-21-121 Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton, VA 23667 Scope:

The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all required work associated with the Renovate 110 Ground Floor Systems as defined in the Specifications and Drawings. The contractor shall provide all tools, labor, materials, equipment, supervision, professional services, and expertise required to perform general construction, alterations, electrical work, and certain other items as indicated in the construction documents. The contractor shall manage and perform construction work as further defined in the Contract to include, but not limited to, demolition, construction, construction management, submittals, equipment, scheduling, inspection and testing, environmental protection, recording of (As-Built) drawings and project closeout. The contractor shall also develop a schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements such as: Project Schedule, Contractor Quality Control, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Plan and all other plans listed within this document to include deliverables. The Contractor shall keep the Project Schedule up to date in accordance with the requirements of the contract and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring work under this contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers).

(a) General: The following is a brief summary of the work:

STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1. BID ITEM I (BASE BID): The contractor shall provide all tools, labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and expertise required to perform general construction, alterations, electrical work, and other work tasks as indicated in the construction documents.

(Period of Performance is 540 days)

2. BID ITEM II (DEDUCT NO. 1): Same as BASE BID except:

All Double Doors. (Period of Performance is 536 days)

3. BID ITEM III (DEDUCT NO. 2): Same as BID ITEM II except:

Storage Rooms: (Period of Performance is 513 days)

4. BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT NO. 3): Same as BID ITEM III except:

Selective Roof Repairs: (Period of Performance is 507 days)

5. BID ITEM V (DEDUCT NO. 4): Same as BID ITEM IV except:

Electrical Panels: (Period of Performance is 477 days)

b) Place of Performance: Tasks will be performed at the Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton, VA, 23667. Work will be around an occupied healthcare facility in operation 24 hours a day.

(c) Specific Requirements (see drawings for area of work):

a. DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS

i. 00 01 10 Table of Contents

ii. 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

b. DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

iii. 01 00 00 General Requirements

iv. 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build)

v. 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

vi. 01 35 26 Safety Requirements

vii. 01 42 19 Reference Standards

viii. 01 45 00 Quality Control

ix. 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Control

x. 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage

xi. 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

xii. 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

xiii. 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

c. DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

i. 02 41 00 - Demolition

d. DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

i. 03 30 53 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

e. DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

f. DIVISION 05 – METALS

i. 05 50 00 - Metal Fabrications

g. DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

i. 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry

h. DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

i. DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

j. DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

i. 09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes

ii. 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

iii. 09 29 00 Gypsum Board

iv. 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

v. 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories

vi. 09 65 19 Resilient tile Flooring

vii. 09 91 00 Painting

k. DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

l. DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

m. DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

n. DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

o. DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

p. DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

i. 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

q. DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)

i. 22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

ii. 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

iii. 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems

iv. 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

v. 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

vi. 22 62 00 Vacuum System for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

vii. 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

r. DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

i. 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

ii. 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment

iii. 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

iv. 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

v. 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation

vi. 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems

vii. 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

viii. 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping

ix. 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

x. 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

xi. 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

xii. 23 82 00 Convection heating and Cooling Units

s. DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

i. 25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System

t. DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

i. 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

ii. 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

iii. 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

iv. 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

v. 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study

vi. 26 09 23 Lighting Controls

vii. 26 24 16 Panelboards

viii. 26 27 26 Wiring Devices

ix. 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

x. 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices

xi. 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

u. DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

i. 27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations

ii. 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

iii. 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems

iv. 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring

v. 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings

vi. 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling

v. DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

i. 28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security

ii. 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

iii. 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

iv. 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

v. 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System

vi. 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

w. DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

x. DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

y. DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

z. DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

aa. DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

(d) Period of Performance: Contractor shall commence work under this contract promptly after Notice to Proceed (NTP), execute the work diligently, and achieve final completion and acceptance including final cleanup of the premises within five hundred forty (540) calendar days including submittals.

(e) Specific Site Requirements: Contractor and all subcontractors shall obtain a badge from the HR Badging Office (requires scheduling, fingerprinting, and providing two (2) forms of ID; one of which must be an approved photo ID), provide proof of completion from an approved OSHA 10-hour training course (30-hour for superintendent), complete and provide certificate of training for Integrity and Compliance Awareness Training for all Non-Revenue Staff (TMS course 43790), and shall abstain from smoking within the perimeters of the facility No work shall be performed that is disruptive to hospital operations, staff and patients.

Contractor work hours are Monday thru Friday from 8am to 4pm. Utility outages that disrupt operations are to be scheduled outside of work hours at a time convenient to the VA. If contractor wants to work outside of normal work hours (including holidays), they must request authorization in writing seven (7) days in advance. The VA will notify contractor in writing if the request is approved or denied.

(f) Construction Safety Requirements: See Safety Requirements – section 01 35 26, and Hampton VAMC Construction Safety Handbook – section 01 35 26A.

(g) Submittals: See sections 01 00 00, 01 33 23, and all applicable trade sections.

(h) Quality Control: See section 01 45 00.

(i) Schedules: See section 01 32 16.15.

(j) Environmental and Waste Management: See sections 01 57 19, and 01 74 19.

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

THIS SECTION IS FOR SOLICITATION PURPOSES ONLY. A COMPLETE BID SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING

(a) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is deemed responsive to the terms of this invitation for bid and is deemed most advantageous to the Government.

2. All Bid preparation cost will be the sole responsibility of the Offeror. The Government will not reimburse any interested party for their proposal preparation expenses (costs) or any expenses (costs) associated with their Pre-Bid Site Visit attendance.

3. Electronic Bids Authorized - IAW FAR 14.202-7 The Contracting Officer has authorized Electronic Submission of Bids. It will be the sole responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that the bid is received, in its entirety, no later than 2:00 PM EDT on May 21, 2025. Bids received electronically that conform to this requirement shall be deemed responsive and read aloud during the Bid Opening. Bids not received the day prior to bid opening, shall be deemed nonresponsive. Any offeror who elects to submit a bid, accepts this term without prejudice. The Contracting Officer may, after the date set for bid opening, request the apparently successful offeror to provide the complete, original signed bid. Offers shall be submitted via email to Ms. Madeline Lucena-Pulst, Contracting Officer, at Madeline.Lucena-Pulst@va.gov and courtesy Copy Mr. Moses Deng, Contract Specialist Moses.Deng2@va.gov Multiple emails may be required to submit all attachments.

Format for Electronic submission (email) shall be as follows:

IFB Number, Offeror Name, Email 1 of XX Additionally, the Email shall contain the list of attachment for each email submitted.

Electronic documents shall be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .xls and restricted to emails of less than 10MB as that is maximum single email size allowable. Communication containing documents in any other format may be blocked or stripped by the Government's server and may not be received by this office. Files in .zip format or file(s) exceeding 10MB may not be received by this office. It is the contractor’s responsibility to verify that all submissions are received.

4. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of Bids, Bidders must follow the instructions contained herein. Bidders are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to meet all requirements shall result in a bid being deemed non-responsive. Bidders must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale for consideration.

(b) SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS – A COMPLETE BID SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING

1. TAB A: General Information

1. Cover page with Solicitation Number and Project Title

1. Table of Contents

1. Company information to include: UEI Number, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, Principal points of contact with addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.

1. Base Bid Cost Breakdown Worksheet (Attachment), All Tabs (Base – Bid Deduct V) are required to be completed.

TAB B: Offer, Guarantee, and Certifications

a. Complete the SF 1442, Blocks 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20A, 20B, 20C. An official having the authority to bind your company contractually must sign and date the SF 1442 Block 20A-C. One (1) copy of the SF 1442 must bear an original, authorized signature. In doing so, the Bidder accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the IFB. All sections of the IFB, excluding Instructions to Bidders and Evaluation Procedures Sections, constitute the model contract. SF1442 Block 19 Acknowledgement of Amendments (as applicable) – Interested Parties need to acknowledge all amendments that were posted to SAM.gov prior to Bid Closing.

b. Complete the following Clause’s and Provisions and certify when necessary.

i. 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications, paragraph (d) applies to this contract.

ii. 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

iii. 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020)

iv. 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018)

v. 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification (Nov 2021)

vi. 52.219-28 – POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (SEP 2021) Complete Sections (h)(1) through (h)(8) and certify by signing and dating “Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.”

vii. 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (Nov 2021) complete sections (d) IAW 52.225-10 and 52.225-9, complete Market Survey spreadsheet attached for all construction materials called for in Basis of Design using brand name and included in your bid. If alternate product is proposed, include data for the alternate proposed.

viii. 852.219-77 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction. (Deviation)

c. Bid Bond/Offer/Guarantee IAW Provision 52.228-1

d. Complete Brand Name or Equal Clause and submit with electronic offer.

e. Copy of SBA’s VetCert printout showing your firm as a verified SDVOSB (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/).

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.214-31 FACSIMILE BIDS (DEC 1989)

(a) Definition. "Facsimile bid," as used in this solicitation, means a bid, modification of a bid, or withdrawal of a bid that is transmitted to and received by the Government via electronic equipment that communicates and reproduces both printed and handwritten material.

(b) Bidders may submit facsimile bids as responses to this solicitation. These responses must arrive at the place and by the time, specified in the solicitation.

(c) Facsimile bids that fail to furnish required representations or information or that reject any of the terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(d) Facsimile bids must contain the required signatures.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile bid. However, if requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, the apparently successful bidder agrees to promptly submit the complete original signed bid.

(f) Facsimile receiving data and compatibility characteristics are as follows:

(1) Telephone number of receiving facsimile equipment:

(2) Compatibility characteristics of receiving facsimile equipment (e.g., make and model number, receiving speed, communications protocol):

(g) If the bidder chooses to transmit a facsimile bid, the Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the facsimile bid including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Receipt of garbled or incomplete bid.

(2) Availability or condition of the receiving facsimile equipment.

(3) Incompatibility between the sending and receiving equipment.

(4) Delay in transmission or receipt of bid.

(5) Failure of the bidder to properly identify the bid.

(6) Illegibility of bid.

(7) Security of bid data.

(End of Provision)

2.2 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)

2.3 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)

2.4 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 (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 52.228-1 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 percent of the bid price or , 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)

2.7 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

(End of Provision)

2.8 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 Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 305 Fayetteville NC 28301 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 305 Fayetteville NC 28301

(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)

2.9 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by:

(b) Weather Conditions:

(c) Transportation Facilities

(d) Other Physical Data (End of Clause)

2.10 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)

2.11 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)

(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).

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

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

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