36C24625B0024_2.docx

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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

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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.

36C24625B0024 X 06-11-2025

TBD

558-23-300 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

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

VA

23667 Erica Manglona 757-728-7128 INVITATION FOR BID: Project 558-23-300 Site Prep for SPS Equipment Installation for Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC)

Magnitude of Construction: $500,000 and $1,000,000 See Statement of Work (SOW) and Project Specifications for details.

This is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside NAICS: 236220 | Size Standard: $45.0 Million

Site Visit: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST at Building 6 | Engineering Office Location: Durham VAMC, 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 28301 Bidders are advised to attend pre-bid Site Visit to note site specific conditions. Only one (1) site visit will be held.

Questions Due Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 11:59 PM All questions are to be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Erica Manglona, via email at erica.manglona@va.gov No Telephone Inquiries will be accepted, ALL correspondenceMUST be submitted via email/writing.

See Instructions to Offerors for information on bid submission, opening date, and requirements.

X 52.211-10 X

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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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

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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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 Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin

TX

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

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SCOPE OF WORK

Install SPS Equipment Site Prep Project Number: 558-23-300

SOLICITATION DESCRIPTION | BACKGROUND | SCOPE OF WORK

Durham VAMC Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Department is currently equipped with cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization equipment outlined in the table below.

EXISTING

This equipment has reached their End of Life (EOL) and has become less reliable, more susceptible to breakdowns and poor operating performance. The major control systems for some of this equipment have been obsolete and repair parts are no longer available in some cases. This equipment will be replaced, in the same locations, by the following or comparable:

PLANNED NEW EQUIPMENT

This contract is a Site Prep construction project to support the new equipment. The SPS Department is located on the 2nd floor of the hospital as shown on Attachment A with the location of the existing equipment shown schematically.

The BID shall include separate pricing as indicated below:

The scope of Item 0001 includes replacing existing sterile processing equipment in the SPS department, located in Building 1, and includes, per project drawings and specifications, the removal, dispose of, and prep the site for new equipment installation, for three (3) Getinge Sonic Cleaners, two (2) Steris Sonic Cleaners, one (1) Getinge cart Washer, three (3) Getinge Instrument Washers.

The scope of Item 0002 is replacing existing sterile processing equipment in the SPS department, located in Building 1, and includes the removal and disposal of the three (3) Getinge Steam Sterilizers, with phasing, and site prep for installation. As indicated on the drawings as "Deduct/Alternate."

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Scope:

a. Provide professional construction services as shown in the drawings and specifications to conduct site preparation for the replacement of SPS sterilization equipment.

2. Codes and Standards: This project will meet but is not limited to the following most recent codes and standards.

a. All Federal and local codes including:

i. NFPA 101, 92B, 92, 96, 72, 13, 241, and 90a

ii. National Electric Code (NEC)

iii. Life Safety Codes

iv. Other applicable codes

b. VA Numbered Standards for Construction:

i. PG-18-1 Master Construction Specifications

ii. PG-18-3 Design and Construction Procedures

iii. PG-18-4 Standard Details and CAD Standards

iv. PG-18-5 Equipment Guide List

v. H-18-8 Seismic Design Handbook

vi. PG-18-9 Space Planning Criteria, and VA-Space & Equipment Planning System (VA-SEPS)

vii. PG-18-10 Design Manuals (by discipline)

1. Architectural

2. Asbestos Abatement

3. Electrical

4. Fire Protection

5. HVAC systems

6. Steam, Heating Hot Water, and Outside Distribution Systems Design Manual Volumes 1, 2 and 3

7. Structural

viii. PG-18-12 Design Guides (graphical, by function)

ix. PG-18-13 Barrier Free Design Standard

x. PG-18-14 Room Finishes, Door, and Hardware Schedule Change Summary

xi. PG-18-15 Minimum Requirements for A/E Submissions

xii. PG-18-17 Environmental Planning Guidance

xiii. D-7545 Cultural Resource Management

xiv. H-7545 Cultural Resource Management Procedures

c. Office of Construction & Facilities Management - Architect/Engineer Information:

i. National CAD Standard, VHA Application Guide

ii. VA BIM Standard v2.2

iii. Drawing Deliverable Requirements (DDR)

3. Construction – Provide construction period services as captured in project specifications and as indicated below:

a. Pre-Construction Meeting: Contractor shall participate and facilitate a Pre-Con in conjunction with the Contracting Officer, COR, A&E, and building stakeholders as needed. Pre-Con shall be scheduled upon acceptance of necessary submittals by the COR and CO.

b. Submittal and Request for Information (RFI) Review and Logs: Contractor shall provide an online submittal and RFI review and comment system at no additional cost to the VA. Submittal Exchange, ProCore, or a platform of similar functionality which allows submittal review by the A&E (first reviewer) and COR (second reviewer/approval), comment, and archiving is required. There shall be no additional cost for adding alternate VA reviewers upon request. VA review shall be no less than 14 working days.

c. Due to the sensitive nature of work in this area and significant impact of the construction schedule on the installation of equipment, Contractor Superintendent and/or Project Manager will be available for weekly progress/schedule meetings with the COR and CS/CO.

d. As-Built Drawing Submission: Provide Red-line drawings to A/E that include the contractor’s mark-ups in PDF formats.

4. Storage:

a. No storage of any material will be allowed on VA property unless approved by the COR.

5. Period of Performance:

a. Contractor shall complete this project no later than 545 days after issue of notice to proceed (NTP).

6. Hours of Operation and Phasing:

a. Construction should be phased and timed such that:

ii. General Operation of the SPS Department is not interrupted

· The SPS facility operates on a 24-hour, 7 day per week schedule

· Contractor will conduct operations during 2nd and 3rd shift such that minimal interruption of SPS function occurs. 1st Shift construction activities will be allowed with prior-approval of the COR.

iii. Operation of at least 2 pieces of like equipment will be maintained such that redundancy for SPS Operation is maintained.

· Exception for Cart Washer

b. Any construction that requires utility outage shall take place during second shift or during the weekend. Coordinate shutdowns with the VA COR 4-weeks in advance.

c. Phasing plan shall be determined through coordination with VA and Equipment Vendor per requirements for equipment delivery and Vendor-supplied installation.

7. Utility and System or Service Outages:

a. No utility service such as water, gas, steam sewers or electricity, parking, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized in accordance with VA Lock-out Tag-out requirements. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. The contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 4-weeks in advance of proposed interruption.

8. Warranty:

a. The Contractor agrees to supply parts which are warranted by the manufacturer to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of installation. In certain cases, parts may become obsolete and replacement parts can only be purchased through after-market suppliers that do not provide a year warranty. In certain cases, the Contractor will extend the same warranty to the Durham VA Medical Center as supplied by the after-market supplier to the contractor. Warranty shall be limited to the replacement of the part(s) found to be defective.

9. Safety and Regulations:

a. Contractor shall comply with Durham VA Safety and location specific Infection Control requirements. Contractor shall maintain control of all tools and parts. Contractor will meet all OSHA standards for Employee safety.

b. The contractor shall be allotted two contractor parking passes for onsite parking.

10. General Requirements:

a. The contractor’s employees shall not enter the work site without appropriate badges and identification. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

b. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor’s personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

c. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads per NFPA 101 and VA requirements. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR.

d. All buildings will be occupied during performance of work. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the installation period.

e. Competent, experienced, licensed or certified workers shall perform crafts requiring specialized skills. All work shall be performed in full accordance with applicable local and Federal regulations. All equipment and installation shall conform to all applicable requirements of ASHREA, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), plumbing and mechanical codes, and National Electrical Code (NEC). No departures from specification requirements will be permitted without written approval. The contractor shall use good safety practices while working. All hardware shall be installed in such a manner to minimize damage and maximize patient and employee safety. All equipment and procedures shall conform to OSHA, NEMA, ABA and ANSI Standards and conform to the Standard Building Code and the Standard Mechanical Code.

f. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Manager at least 48 hours in advance.

g. New work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly, safely and professionally. Contractor to coordinate periodic VA inspection to ensure satisfactory workmanship of GC and Subcontractors. Any portion of the VAMC that is disturbed or damaged shall be replaced or repaired to its prior conditions.

h. The contractor is required to notify the COR upon arrival and departure of personnel at the work site every day work is performed during the execution of this project.

i. With submissions for Progress Payment, Contractor will complete VA Provided Contractor Invoice Form.

11. Attachments

a. Wage Rates

b. Drawings

c. Specifications

d. Contractor Invoice Form

12. Anticipated Trades

a. General Carpentry/Construction

b. Electrical

c. HVAC

d. Plumbing/Pipefitting

13. VA Records Management Requirements

a. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29,31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

b. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

c. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

d. The VA and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the VA or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to the VA. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

e. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records, or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to VA control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (d).

f. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and VA guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

g. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with VA policy.

h. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VA information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

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 responsible bidder whose bid is deemed responsive to the terms of this invitation for bid and is deemed most advantageous to the Government.

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

(b) BID OPENING INFORMATION: A public bid opening has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT, at the following location:

Hampton VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 6 Building 27 Averill Avenue Hampton, VA 23667 *No virtual attendance to the opening will be available.

(c) SUBMISSION OF BIDS:

1. Electronic Bids Authorized – IAW FAR 14.202-8, The Contracting Officer has authorized Electronic Submission of Bids via email. However, should an Offeror elect to submit their Bid electronically, it will be the sole responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that the bid is received, in its entirety, no later than 5:00 PM EDT one (1) day prior to the established Bid Opening Date identified. Bids received electronically that conform to this requirement shall be deemed responsive and read aloud during the Bid Opening. Electronic bids received after the aforementioned date & time (5:00 PM EDT, 1 day prior to Bid Opening) shall be deemed nonresponsive. Any offeror who elects to submit their Bid Electronically, 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 Erica Manglona, Contract Specialist, at erica.manglona@va.gov no later than 5:00 PM EDT one (1) day prior to the established Bid Opening Date identified. Multiple emails may be required to submit all attachments.

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

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

Electronic documents shall be submitted in .pdf, or .doc, 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.

2. Mail Bids - Offerors also have the option of submitting their bids in person or by mail. In accordance with FAR 14.302, bids submitted using this method shall be submitted so that they will be received in the office designated in the invitation for bids not later than the exact time set for opening of bids. The following address shall be used for submitting bids by mail:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive, Bldg. 27 Hampton, VA 23667 ATTN: NCO 6 Construction Team 1, Contract Specialist, Erica Manglona

3. In accordance with FAR 14.304, Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated by the exact time specified for receipt of bids in the applicable instructions contained herein. Any bid, modification, or withdrawal of a bid received at the Government office designated in the IFB after the exact time specified for receipt of bids is "late" and will not be considered. Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the bid wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

4. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of bids, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors 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 an offer being deemed non-responsive. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale for consideration.

(d) 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 SAM Unique Entry ID, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, Principal point of contact with addresses, phone number and email address.

2. TAB B: Offer, Guarantee, and Certifications

1. 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 copy of the SF 1442 must bear an original, authorized signature. In doing so, the Offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the IFB. All sections of the IFB, excluding Instructions to Offerors 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.

1. A complete BID shall include separate job/item pricing as indicated below:

1. The scope of Item 0001 includes replacing existing sterile processing equipment in the SPS department, located in Building 1, and includes, per project drawings and specifications, the removal, dispose of, and prep the site for new equipment installation, for three (3) Getinge Sonic Cleaners, two (2) Steris Sonic Cleaners, one (1) Getinge cart Washer, three (3) Getinge Instrument Washers.

1. The scope of Item 0002 is replacing existing sterile processing equipment in the SPS department, located in Building 1, and includes the removal and disposal of the three (3) Getinge Steam Sterilizers, with phasing, and site prep for installation. As indicated on the drawings as "Deduct/Alternate."

1. Complete the following Clauses and Provisions and certify when necessary.

i. 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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

iii. 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (DEC 2023)

iv. 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters.

v. 52.209-13Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification

vi. 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representations (JAN 2025)

vii. 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2023) [Paragraph (d) requires certification to be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation or proposal. Government must not evaluate or award otherwise.

Special Notice:

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, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) 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.

INFORMATION REGARDING BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

If the bid/offer exceeds $150,000, a bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than twenty (20) percent of the bid/offer price or $3M, whichever is less. Bidders shall use STANDARD FORM 24 (SF-24) for bid bonds if submitting bid bond for bid guarantee, IAW 52.228-1(b).

Bidders are reminded that an acceptable Bid Guarantee MUST be received with the bid/offer before the bid opening. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids/offers, will require rejection of the bid/offer in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

For guidance, Bidders/Offerors are referred to FAR provision 52.228-1, BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996) in the solicitation, FAR Part 28.101 Bid Guarantees, and FAR Part 28.2 Sureties and Other Security for Bonds. Corporate sureties offered for bonds must appear on the list contained in the Department of Treasury Circular 570, Department of the Treasury's Listing of Companies Holding Certificates of Authority If the contract will exceed $30,000 but will not exceed $150,000, the bidder/offeror to whom award is made will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Standard Form 25A, or alternative payment protection.

If the contract will exceed $150,000, the bidder/offeror to whom award is made shall be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Standard Form 25A, and a Performance Bond, Standard Form 25.

Copies of the Standard Forms 24, 25A, and 25 may be obtained by visiting https://www.gsa.gov/forms

A.3 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)

A.4 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)

A.5 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: Email Only

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

See "Instructions, Conditions and Other Statements to Bidder

(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)

A.6 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) A.7 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) A.8 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)

A.9 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or 3 million, 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)

A.10 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 6 100 Emancipation Drive Building 27 Hampton VA 23667 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Building 27 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)

A.11 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— Wednesday, June 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

(c) Participants will meet at— The Durham VAMC, Building 6, Engineering Office (End of Provision)

A.12 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) A.13 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)

A.14 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

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

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

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

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

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

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

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

A.15 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:

A.16 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)

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