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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

659-26-1-6047-0018 36C24626Q0114 11-19-2025 Kamilah Nye 757-315-2510 12-01-2025 09:00

EST

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 X X 238210 $19 Million

NET 30

N/A X Salisbury VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Ave.

Salisbury NC 28144 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 See CONTINUATION Page This is a solicitation for Electric Breaker Testing for the Salisbury VA Medical Center.

See Instructions to Offerors in Section E.

Responses due by December 01,2025, 09:00 AM EST.

POC: Kamilah Nye Email: kamilah.nye@va.gov See CONTINUATION Page X X Kamilah Nye Contracting Officer Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C246 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

VA FINANCIAL SERVICE CENTER (FSC) ELECTRONIC INVOICE PRESENTMENT AND PAYMENT SYSTEM https://fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Maintenance, inspection, testing, and/or calibration of the Electrical Power Distribution System and all its components at the Salisbury VA Medical Center.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-15-2025 POP End: 03-14-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 0

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0

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B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the requirements for the maintenance, inspection, testing, and/or calibration of the Electrical Power Distribution System and all its components at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. These work items are referenced as "Maintenance and Testing" in this document, hereafter This SOW describes the requirements for the Qualified Electrical Contract Professionals - known as "Contractors" in this document, hereafter. Contractors who are contracted by VA Medical Center to perform maintenance and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution System, and all its components shall meet all requirements stated in Section 2 of this SOW.

This SOW describes the requirements to establish maintenance and testing reports PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: W. G. Hefner Medical Center; 1601 Brenner Ave.; Salisbury, NC 28144 ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS: There are no drawings or specifications required.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR GUARANTEE PERIOD SERVICES: To be performed during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday).

CONTRACTOR TRADE: A professional mechanical contractor will bid as prime contractor.

SECURITY: The C&A requirements do not apply. This acquisition does not require services that involve connection of one or more contractor-owned IT devices (such as a laptop computer or remote connection from a contractor system) to a VA internal trusted (i.e., non-public) network. A Security Accreditation Package is not required.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. A complete written report of the work performed shall be Provided to the VA within 7 days of completion. The information shown in the report should be as follows:

1. Company's name, addresses, telephone, & FAX numbers.

2. Name and signature of contractors who perform the maintenance and testing.

3. VA Work Contract Number, name and number of VA Contracting Officer.

4. Date and time of work.

5. Copies of contractors' valid licenses, professional and training certificates.

6. Descriptions and model number of specialized tools and equipment used, such as torque wrench or infra-red scanning camera.

7. Location, Type, Name, and nameplate information of electrical equipment to be maintained and tested.

8. Descriptions of work items.

9. Test data.

10. Reference materials such as equipment manufacturer's specifications, coordination study, etc.

11. Remarks on the conditions of electrical equipment. List all deficiencies, if any.

12. Recommended corrective actions, if any.

B. Submit four (4) hard copies of the complete written report to the VA Contracting Officer within seven (7) calendar days of visit.

C. Submit four (4) hard copies of the complete written report, and one (1) electronic version of it. The report in Microsoft Word format to the Chief of Engineering Service within seven (7) calendar days of visit. All reference materials shall be included in the electronic version of the report, either through scanning or other means of electronic text import methods.

QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS:

A. Contractors shall be experienced Electrical Contractors, having properly trained and licensed permanent staff required to perform the proposed work. Electrical Contracting (i.e., the construction, repair, testing and maintenance of industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems) shall be the primary interest/specialty of the Contractor's business.

B. Contractors shall be certified by the lnter-National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) or equivalent certifying organization as Certified Technicians with each having completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety training.

C. Contractors shall have technical training and demonstrable track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection, and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution Systems and related components in healthcare, industrial, educational, and commercial facilities for a minimum of five (5) continuous years. Electrical components on which. The Contractors have experience shall include, but not be limited to, switchboards & switchgear (low and medium voltage); low voltage controls; emergency and standby generators; automatic transfer switches, wiring, transformers, meters, and other electrical appurtenances.

D. Contractors shall have safety training - either on-the-job or classroom type - in electrical safety outlined in the OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart S - Electrical, and the NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Training certification shall be provided indicating each technician is a Qualified Person as defined by NFPA 70E. Training certifications shall be submitted to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. If no training certifications are available, the contractor’s Employer shall certify that he/she has met this requirement in writing and submit it to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work.

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

1) NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

2) NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance.

3) NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for the Workplace.

4) NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power System.

5) OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I & S.

6) lnter-National Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) - Maintenance and Testing Specifications.

7) Operating/Maintenance manuals, and specifications of the electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. These documents may be obtained from the VHA Medical Center, or the equipment manufacturers.

8) VHA Directive 1028, Electrical Power Distribution System F. Contractors shall have and provide all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I, and NFPA 70E. Prior to initiating work, Contractor shall provide documentation that all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE have current calibration. Dated calibration labels shall be visible on all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE as appropriate.

SUMMARY OF WORK:

A. The Contractor shall provide a proposed schedule with their quote. The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate the work scheduled for completion by any given date during the work period. The proposed schedule shall be reviewed by the VAMC Engineering Service] any requirements for adjusting the schedule (e.g., to minimize disruption to the VAMC) shall be incorporated by the Contractor.

B. Contractors shall report deficiencies that are deemed critical or catastrophic immediately to the Contracting Officer and Chief of Engineering Service for immediate actions.

C. Work items, definitions, and references shall comply with the latest edition of the NETA - Maintenance Testing Specifications (MTS) and with the VHA Directive, Electrical Power Distribution System . [Below][Attached] is a list of electrical equipment that shall be maintained and tested:

1. Switchgear and Switchboard Assemblies.

2. Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Small.

3. Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Large.

4. Transformers, Liquid-Filled.

5. Circuit Breakers, Air, Insulated-Case/ Molded-Case.

6. Circuit Breakers, Air, Low-Voltage Power.

7. Circuit Breakers, Air, Medium-Voltage.

8. Circuit Breakers, Oil, Medium and High-Voltage.

9. Circuit Breakers, Vacuum, Medium-Voltage.

10. Circuit Breakers, SFs.

11. Protective Relays, Mechanical, and Solid State.

12. Protective Relays, Microprocessor Based.

13. Grounding Systems.

14. Ground-fault Protection Systems.

15. Motor Control, Motor Starters, Low-Voltage.

16. Motor Control, Motor Starter, Medium-Voltage.

17. Emergency Systems, Automatic Transfer Switches.

D. Attachments. Government Furnished.

1. Inventory of Electrical Power Distribution System equipment to be maintained, inspected, ana tested under this Scope of Work.

2. One-line and other informational drawings of the Electrical Power Distribution System. These drawings are not certified as-built drawings.

3. Electrical Power System study information relevant to the scope of this effort, such as coordination study data, short-circuit analysis, arc-flash hazard analysis and available protective device setting information. Available in hard copy at the Site E. Infra-Red Scanning/Thermographic Survey shall be performed on electrical equipment.

1. Use an infra-red scanning camera to detect hot spots in the Electrical Power Distribution System. The objective of this work is to detect any loose, broken, or corroded connections in the system. Problem connections shall be replaced with new connectors, and/or tightened with torque wrench to meet the equipment manufacturers' specifications.

2. Note that since this work item must be done while the Electrical Power Distribution System is energized, appropriate safety precautions must be taken before, during and after scanning the system.

F: System Function Tests. Provide function tests for all equipment listed in this Scope of Work.

EQUIPMENT LIST: LOCATIONS

• Building 1 o Qty: 1 ea. 800A Insulated Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 6 ea. 150A-600A Molded Case Circuit Breakers

• Building 2 o Qty: 3 ea. 3000A Insulated Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 4 ea. 800A-1200A Molded Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 14 ea. 225A-700A Molded Case Circuit Breakers

• Building 3 o Qty: 1 ea. 800A Insulated Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 7 ea. 100A-600A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 4 o Qty: 1 ea. 1200A Insulated Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 6 ea. 100A-500A Molded Case Circuit Breakers

• Building 5 o Qty: 1 ea. 1600A Insulated Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 1 ea. 1600A Molded Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 2 ea. 800A-1000A Molded Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 4 ea. 200A-600A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 6 o Qty: 1 ea. 1600A Insulated Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 8 ea. 100A-500A Molded Case Circuit Breakers

• Building 7 o Qty: 7 ea. 125A-600A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building T-8 o Qty: 1 ea. 1000A Insulated Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 4 ea. 180A-600A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 8 o Qty: 2 ea. 3000A Insulated Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 2 ea. 1200A-2000A Molded Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 2 ea. 250A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 9 o Qty: 1 ea. 400A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 12/14 o Qty: 4 ea. 225A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 13 o Qty: 1 ea. 800A Molded Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 6 ea. 50A-225A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 15 o Qty: 1 ea. 225A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 16 o Qty: 1 ea. 1600A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 17 o Qty: 1 ea. 1000A Insulated Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 4 ea. 150A-225A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 18 o Qty: 1 ea. 1200A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 20 o Qty: 2 ea. 800A-1200A Molded Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 6 ea. 225A-400A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 21 o Qty: 1 ea. 2500A Insulated Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 17 ea. 150A-600A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 42 o Qty: 1 ea. 2000A Insulated Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 1 ea. 1200A Molded Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 8 ea. 100A-400A Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Building 43 o Qty: 1 ea. 800A Molded Case Circuit Breaker o Qty: 8 ea. 40A-400A Molded Case Circuit Breaker ATS o Qty: 50 ea. ATS

• Transformer Testing Oil Filled o Qty: 3 ea. 1500kVA-3000AkVA Transformers

• Transformer Testing Oil Filled o Qty: 3 ea. 1500kVA-3000AkVA Transformers o Qty: 18 ea. 300kVA-750kVA Transformers o Qty: 11 ea. 45kVA-225kVA Transformers

• Transformer Testing Air Cooled o Qty: 1 ea. 1250kVA Transformer Additional Equipment

• Building 11 o Qty: 1 ea. 2000A Circuit Breaker o Qty: 18 ea. 125A-400A Circuit Breakers

• Building 4 o Qty: 4 ea. 100A Circuit Breakers

• Building 20 o Qty: 3 ea. 800A-1200A Circuit Breakers o Qty: 8 ea. 100A-400A Circuit Breakers

• New Emergency Room o Qty: 5 ea. 100A-200A Circuit Breakers

• Building 4 o 4 Qty: 1 ea. ATS

• Building 11 o Qty: 1 ea. ATS

TB & OSHA REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall comply with the Federal/California OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Standard. The Contractor shall:

a) Have methods by which all employees are educated as to risks associated with blood borne pathogens.

b) Have policies and procedures which reduce the risk of employee exposure to blood borne pathogens.

c) Have mechanisms for employee counseling and treatment following exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Provide appropriate personal protective equipment/clothing such as gloves, gowns, masks, protective eyewear, and mouthpieces for the employee during performance of the contract.

Flu – Flu Shot or Mask (November 30th to March 31st) The Contractor shall comply with the W. G. Hefner Medical Center VA Directive 1192 requirements for Flu Shots. All Construction Contractors and Maintenance Contractors working on Site must either have a Flu Shot or wear a mask regardless of interaction with patient areas. Personnel must produce a flu shot record or will have to wear a mask while on property.

OSHA – The Contractor shall comply with the Federal Guidelines. A minimum of 10 hours training is required.

BADGING REQUIREMENTS FOR SALISBURY VAMC:

All contract workers are required to obtain and wear a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) Badge. The badge must always be visible while the worker is on the VA Medical Center campus.

1. This document applies to all new and renewal of badges. Badging is required.

prior to new Contractors beginning newly awarded Maintenance Contracts.

2. Badges are renewed just prior to their expiration. It is the duty of the Contract.

Supervisor to ensure badges are renewed prior to expiration. Updated OSHA, TB testing, and flu shot (if during flu season) will be required for renewals.

3. Two (2) forms of Identification are required:

· Valid State ID.

· Work Visa

· INS Social Security card with “Valid for Work Purposes Only”.

· Non- U.S. Passport with INS paperwork validating their right to work in the US.

· Naturalized Card: Must be carried by the worker always while on property.

The vendor has responsibility for “Duty to Report” any fraud, waste and abuse witnessed while on VA premises to the Integrity and Compliance Officer.

PAYMENTS:

Payments will be made in arrears following receipt of the invoice and the monthly summary report.

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1.0 KEY PERSONNEL

Key personnel will be identified in the quote and shall be considered key personnel essential for the successful completion of the work done under the contract. The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed, diverted or replaced from the work without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall submit written notice of proposed personnel changes to the Contracting Officer for approval at least thirty (30) business days in advance.

2.0 WORK HOURS

The services covered by this contract shall be furnished by the contractor as defined herein. The contractor shall not be required, except in case of emergency, to furnish such services on a Federal Holiday or during off duty hours as described below.

The following terms have the following meanings:

(1) Normal working hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

(2) Federal Holidays: The 10 holidays observed by the Federal Government are:

Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a federal holiday. When one of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday.

3.0 BILLING AND PAYMENT

Invoices shall be submitted monthly, in arrears, and shall include at a minimum:

Date of invoice, Contract Number, Purchase Order Number, Vendor Name, Invoice Number CLIN & Date of service.

All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

The contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form via VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment & Payment System. See the Web site at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

4.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that shall affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract.

The POC shall be responsible for the overall technical administration of this contract as outlined in the POC Delegation of Authority.

In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer without authority, no adjustment shall be made in the contract price to cover an increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

Wage Determination 2015-4423 is hereby incorporated.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause 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 Clause)

C.2 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and

(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.

(2) The term ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran’’ means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans’’ under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)).

(5) The term “SDVOSB participant” or certified SDVOSB means a small business that has been certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR 128.102).

(b) General. In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the SBA certification database as set forth in 13 CFR 128.

(1) Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible and certified SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 13 CFR 121, 125, and 128, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement/LOS certification. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multipleaward contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size, and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or ‘‘similarly situated’’ (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required LOS certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219–75 or 852.219–76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/ VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

(2) Supplies/products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CFR 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements.

(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB subcontractor must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be certified and listed in the SBA certification database to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13 CFR 125.6.

(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or [] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and this clause, takes precedence over any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program.

(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB status is subject to debarment from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406–2 Causes for Debarment).

(End of Clause) C.3 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [X] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ___________ Printed Title of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _______________ (End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract. Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: Attachment A - WD 2015-4423 Rev. 31 Rowan County.

See attached document: Attachment B - VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting.

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

Note that FAR PART 12 Procedures will be used for this requirement. A contractor may be eliminated from consideration if technical and/or pricing quotes are not among those Quoters considered most advantageous to the Government based on a best value determination.

1. QUOTE SUBMISSION

Quotes shall be assembled by the following Sections: each section shall be easily identified.

Section A - Offer Form (Standard Form 1449) Include the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard in Block 10. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) shall be entered in the block with the Offerors name and address.

Section B – Pricing Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Price/Cost Schedule. Total price will be evaluated by the Government. Quoted price should reflect a clear understanding of the requirements and is consistent with the various elements of the quote.

Section C – Technical/Management Approach Offerors shall submit a quote that addresses all aspects of the Statement of Work (SOW). All technical elements applicable to the utilization of subcontractors must be addressed in the technical quote and detail provided.

Factor 1 : Technical and Experience Approach

a) Contractors will demonstrate their understanding of the solicitation requirements and submit a proposed approach to meeting and/or exceeding contract specifications and deadlines

b) Contractors will describe their experience in the performance of the building management system. Including the number of years’ experience. Must have at least 5 years of experience, trained supervisory and technical personnel.

c) Describe the proposed Maintenance Team for this effort and provide a brief resume for personnel to be utilized in the performance of this contract. Include training and experience of proposed personnel who will perform these services.

Section D : Price

a) The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum.

Section E - VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitation on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (Deviation) Offeror must complete VAAR Clause 852.219-75 (Attachment B) at the time of the quote submission. Failure to submit the completed clause will constitute a rejection of the quote.

All Offerors shall be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of quote submission.

All Offerors shall be registered and certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA Dynamic Small Business Database at time of quote submission.

Failure to submit a complete quote will result in a technically unacceptable determination.

2. Amendments:

Amendments to this solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. Potential Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your quote being considered unacceptable.

3. AWARD BASIS

The Government will select the quote that represents the best benefit to the Government at a price that can be determined reasonable. The Government will evaluate technical capabilities and price. By submission of its quote, the quoter accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions and technical requirements. Quoters must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. If any quote’s technical approach is determined to be unacceptable, the entire quote will be considered unacceptable

4. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

Offerors shall submit all technical questions regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Specialist in writing, via email, to Kamilah Nye at kamilah.nye@va.gov on or before 09:00 EST on November 24, 2025.

Address Subject Line: Electric Breaker Testing 36C24626Q0114 Telephonic (verbal) questions Will Not be addressed.

All responses to questions, which may affect quotes, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the Request for Quote.

Facsimiles are not authorized under this announcement.

E.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):

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

(End of Provision)

E.2 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.

· VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance For Services and Construction (End of Provision) (End of Addendum to 52.212-1)