36C24626Q0469_1.docx

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3. DATE ISSUED

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5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES

NO

a.

Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d.

Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C24626Q0469 04-1 -2026 652-22-701 36C246 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 Donteana Gibbs 757-451-4109 The scope of this project is to provide services to install to install conduit and CAT 6 cabling at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA and Ft. Harrison, VA as stated in the SOW. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor materials, and supervision as necessary to complete services as stated on SOW. This work is to comply with current VA standards for hospital construction and patient care.

In accordance with 38 U.S.C 8127(Public Law 109-461), this project is a competitive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside. SDVOSBs shall be certified with U.S. Small Business Administration at the time of offer and award.

The NAICS Code is 238210 Business Size Standard is $19 Million. The estimated cost of construction is between $100,000 and $250,000.

Period of performance is 120 calendar days from date of Notice to Proceed.

SITE VISIT DATE: Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 AM ET at

1201 Broad Rock Blvd Bldg 500 , Richmond, V irginia 23249

This will be the only site visit date for the project; no other site visits will be scheduled.

Questions are due by 10:00 AM ET, Monday, May 4, 2026, in writing via email. Oral questions are not acceptable.

No other question will be accepted after the deadline.

Pricing breakdown shall be submitted on a separate document via email to donteana.gibbs@va.gov and aaron.holmes@va.gov.

Please be sure quote price is provided on SF 1442 and returned signed. Only electronic quotes will be accepted. Quoters shall submit their quotes NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM ET ON MONDAY, May 18, 2026.

X X N/A N/A 05-18-2026 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

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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) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

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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

36C246 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 Aaron Holmes

Table of Contents

A.3 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO OFFEROR

EVALUATION—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FAR PART 13

2.1 EVALUATION PROCEDURE

1. Subject line must include Solicitation Number, Project Title, Quoter Name.

Example, 36C24626Q0469 652-22-704 WIFI NextGen Upgrades – AP Locations | Quoter Name

2. COMPANY INFORMATION: UIE Number, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, General Contractor’s License number and State of Licensure, principle points of contact with addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.

3. PRICE/COST SCHEDULE: Complete the SF 1442, Blocks 14, 15, 17, 19, 20A, 20B, and 20C to submit the Quote. All sections of the RFQ, excluding Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Procedures Sections, constitute the model contract.

a. Quote with breakdown of labor, material, equipment, overhead and profit.

b. All contract line-item numbers in the price schedule must include a price.

i. The Government will evaluate quotes by adding all line-item prices - the total of all CLINS will be that sum. The Government will evaluate the price to determine whether it is considered fair and reasonable.

4. The Quoter shall submit the following information: (For a partnership or joint venture, the following submittal requirements are required for each Contractor who is part of the partnership or joint venture and for the entity itself. EMR shall not be submitted for subcontractors.)

a. OSHA or EPA Violation(s): Quoters shall provide Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, affirming that the Quoters has no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past 3 years.

b. Experience Modification Rate (EMR): Quoters shall provide documentation to show that the Quoters has an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0.

5. Submit completed certificate VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING, attached to this solicitation.

6. EMAIL QUOTATIONS: The statement in block 13a. on page 1 of the SF1442 does not apply to this Request. Quoters shall submit their offer via email to donteana.gibbs@va.gov and aaron.holmes@va.gov by Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4:00PM ET. Only electronic offers will be accepted.

IMPORTANT: Exclusions must be clearly stated on the quote. Any questions concerning the solicitation shall be submitted by 10:00AM ET, Monday, May 4, 2026. Responses will be in posted as an amendment on Sam.gov.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government will evaluate the proposed quote to ensure it is fair and reasonable.

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, material, equipment and supervision to complete all work for the entire project as indicated in the contract documents, including professional services, and expertise required to perform all require work in the SOW.

NAICS CODE: 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1DA – Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries

GRAND TOTAL

A.4 PRICE SCHEDULE

Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Blvd.

Richmond, Virginia 23249

652-22-704 WIFI NextGen Upgrades - AP Location install Scope of Work Overview The contractor shall supply all labor, materials, and supervision necessary to install conduit and CAT 6 cabling as listed in the provided drawings for the remaining 39 AP locations at Richmond VAMC and (3) at Ft Harrison to the nearest available IT switches (not to exceed 200’ at each location) at the specified locations listed in phasing below, in accordance with the Construction Contract and this statement of work. The Contractor shall complete the AP site preparation in accordance with the SOW, drawings, VA Specifications, and any other documents that have been provided. The Contractor shall manage and perform construction services as further defined in this Contract to include permitting, construction management, submittals, fixtures and equipment, scheduling, inspection, testing, environmental protection, and project closeout.

Overall requirements include the efficient management of the Contract, the submission of accurate, on time, and quality contract deliverables, as well as timely identification and solution of impediments to successful project execution. The Richmond Engineering Projects Section will rely on the contractor’s expertise in recognizing and addressing problematic issues and successful execution of this Contract. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with federal, state, and local codes, statutes, and regulations. Inspections, set up, and construction services to be scheduled IAW service availability (weekend/off peak/after-hours work is required, must be anticipated by the Contractor, and clarified during RFI process/proposals). Due to the nature of the spaces located adjacent or near to the construction area- the phasing of the project must be accomplished following service needs and ICRA.

Description of Work As shown on the attached set of floor plans and table of AP locations (see Attachments section), this project shall include the addition of (42) new AP sites locations with site preparation within the following areas:

5th floor, 4th floor, and Lower Level Phase- Install conduit and CAT6 cabling in the lower level at AP sites 04 and 42 to nearest available switch locations at 200’ of conduit and CAT6 cabling each, terminated but not connected to switch. Install conduit and CAT6 cabling in the 4th floor site AP 67 to nearest available switch location at 200’ of conduit and CAT6 cabling each, terminated but not connected to switch. Install conduit and CAT6 cabling on the 5th floor at sites AP 42, 43, 48, and 60 to nearest available switch location at 200’ of conduit and CAT6 cabling terminated and tested each, but not connected to switch. IAW Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1) section 01 45 00 Quality Control.

1st floor phase- Install conduit and CAT6 cabling in the 1st floor at AP sites 51, 12, 35, 62, 65, 66, 68, 69, 45, and 78 to nearest available switch locations at 200’ of conduit and CAT6 cabling each, terminated and tested but not connected to switch. IAW Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1) section 01 45 00 Quality Control.

2nd floor phase- Install conduit and CAT6 cabling in the 2nd floor at AP sites 66, 27, 64, 71, 73, 77, 78, and 79 (some of these are in the OR suite and will require dress out of installers and special precautions for ICRA) to nearest available switch locations at 200’ of conduit and CAT6 cabling each, terminated and tested but not connected to switch. IAW Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1) section 01 45 00 Quality Control.

507E, 516 Trailers and 517 trailers phase

· Install conduit and CAT6 cabling in 507E at AP site 45 to nearest switch locations in 507D providing 200’ of armored CAT6 cabling, terminated and tested but not connected to switch.

· Install conduit and CAT6 cabling in 517 trailers at AP sites 1-7 to nearest switch location in the middle trailer by AP 04 (517D). Provide approximately 200’ of watertight armored conduit and CAT6 cable for each AP. Bury conduit runs between the trailers by providing utility marking, obtaining a dig permit, and trenching between each trailer. Terminate and test CAT6 cable on both ends but do not connect to switch.

· Install conduit and CAT6 cable in 516 trailers at AP sites 1-6 to nearest switch location in trailer 516A. Provide 200’ of watertight armored conduit and CAT6 cabling for each AP. Bury conduit between trailers by providing utility marking, obtaining a dig permit, trenching in between each trailer. Terminate and test CAT6 cable on both ends but not connected to switch.

· Perform all work in accordance with all construction specifications.

All installations that affect existing finishes shall be painted and repaired to match the existing finishes (paint, wall protection, etc.) in the affected areas. Coordinate with Contracting Officer and project COR for finish information.

Period of Performance: Project is priced to be performed over 120 days including lead times, a majority of the work is expected to be completed after hours specifically after 1500 daily or on weekends due to patient care impacts.

Price Schedule: Furnish all labor, material, supervision and equipment as required in accordance with the drawings, specifications and this SOW. The minimum project design materials to be provided by the contractor that are to be inventoried by the COR before starting construction are listed below:

ft

¾” conduit as pathway for CAT6 cabling

CAT6 armored cabling

CAT6 cabling

General Requirements/Specifications Contract Notes:

· This section sets forth the general requirements for the Contractor. Contractor and any subcontractor shall possess applicable licensures prior to award of the Contract to meet the requirements to perform construction works identified in this Contract, Annexes, and its subsequent attachments.

· The Contractor shall comply with all applicable VA Master Construction Specifications, Technical Information Library (TIL), and all other applicable standards/regulations. In the event of conflicting criteria, the Contractor shall notify the CO and COR to seek guidance.

· Work shall be conducted during both normal business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for work that does impede Hospital Operations or Patient Care (as approved by COR) and after hours/weekends for all operations producing noise, dust, shutdowns or when work occurs that impacts critical areas of the medical center. After-hours work shall be coordinated with medical center staff through the COR. Contractor shall incorporate and maintain all provisions of ICRA’s and ILSM’s.

· The contractor shall be required to perform all work contained in any of the Contract attachments, drawings, specifications, exhibits and other documents.

· All contractors are required to be safely trained by VA Safety department prior to commencement of work. In addition to Supervisory requirements of OSHA 30 Hour Certificates, all other Contractors are also required to minimally have an OSHA 10 Hour certificate within the last two years.

· Contractors shall not use conflicts between guidance, interpretation of the guidance and order of precedence as a basis for a later request for equitable adjustment. In the event of conflicting criteria, the Contractor shall notify the CO and seek guidance

· Contractor Parking is allowed in hospital general parking lots only for all POV vehicles, only company vehicles are allowed in fenced area behind the hospital and must be clearly marked on the outside of the vehicle as to what company it is assigned. Any POV vehicles in the rear of the hospital may be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense.

· Contractor shall field verify all measurements, material quantities, and site conditions prior to submitting a quote.

· Provide submittals and (1) sample for all finished materials depicting actual texture for approval.

· Contractor shall provide a hard copy of each submittal with a separate transmittal sheet to each requirement. If applicable, submittals shall indicate the manufacturer’s full range of available colors, and from these, the VA requires a full-size sample for final color selection. Once submittals are approved the contractor is responsible for promptly purchasing all materials particularly finishes that do not expire (IE paint, or other time sensitive consumables that would be purchased closer to the date of use).

· If during the project performance or after completion it is found that any item does not meet the VA specifications and there was no variance approval from the VA- the Contractor shall correct at no additional cost or time to the Government even if a submittal is “approved”.

· All submittals are only “approved” by the VA in accordance with (IAW) specification 01.33.23.1.1C and 01.33.23.1.11.

Safety Notes:

· Contractor is responsible for maintaining building life safety standards prescribed through an Interim Life Safety Measure, risk assessment permit for requirements issued prior to any work beginning.

· Contractor is responsible for dust control during construction and while transporting within the medical center.

· Contractor shall coordinate with COR for waste removal. All waste including lead shall be removed at the end of each day. Contractor shall remove and dispose of waste in accordance with all legal and VA Specification 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management.

· Contractor shall ensure all construction barriers are maintained in a clean and safe manner in all areas of the Hospital.

· All barriers at the Richmond VA shall be rigid and sealed with a neutral color- manufactured panel or primer/sealer paint, that can be cleaned (no VOC applied after hours only IAW space availability), joints or openings to be sealed with approved fire rated tape on all walls as well as covered with anti-microbial tape in patient care areas to maintain life safety and Infection control throughout entirety of construction. If not specified in Contract or through RFI process all walls will be considered in a Patient Care area.

· Contractor shall comply with Infection Control Risk Assessment permit requirements issued prior to any work beginning, always including any precautions for current worldwide infection controls such as negative air in construction areas.

· All contractors shall complete safety training with Richmond VAMC Safety team prior to work beginning. Contractor must comply with all requirements of VA Specification 01 35 26 Safety Requirements.

Construction/start up Notes:

· Contractor shall store all materials offsite and only bring materials to be installed the same day to the project site. Contractor shall coordinate delivery, storage, and handling of all materials with the COR to designated prepared areas to minimize site storage time, impact to the hospital, and potential damage to stored materials, unless project has a specified lay down area.

· Contractor shall protect all existing equipment, utilities, structures, etc. to remain. If any damage is noticed prior to starting work that may be misconstrued as damage caused by the contractor, the COR shall be notified immediately, and the damage documented (pictures taken with date as evidence and emailed to the COR/CO immediately) as existing prior to beginning demolition. After the space is turned over for construction, the contractor will be responsible for repairing all damage within the construction site.

· When verifying all field measurements pertaining to the construction sites the contractor is to ensure strength/viability of all construction materials used per material function, quantities required, existing as well as provided material specifications, and existing site conditions prior to submitting a quote. Verifying from COR with In-House shops for access/use to any and all required services present currently in the VA.

· Existing conditions that cannot be readily verified during site visit should be addressed in the RFI process and are the sole responsibility of the contractor making the quote to seek further information for any conditions that would need to be included in estimate. Assumptions of existing conditions should not be made (no guarantees are made by the VA on unforeseen existing conditions)- if Contractor does not submit an RFI to validate any specific existing condition within area of work that may affect cost or duration then Contractor’s assumption will need to be corrected at the Contractor’s expense.

· Contractor shall identify to COR any utility, equipment or other previously existing material not listed herein that needs to be moved to accomplish job scope, and Contractor shall remove then reinstall in new VA approved location (within 20’ of original location).

· Contractor is responsible to leave no boundaries exposed after receiving permits for and making penetrations (i.e. interstitial must be fire blocked, open wall installed boxes to be covered, core drilling should be adequately concreted for seal etc.)

· Contractor is responsible for coordinating with the COR (VA Safety) and complete all operations for testing/abatement of any hazardous materials that can be identified within the construction boundaries to include providing their own 3rd party (IH) Industrial Hygienist.

· Contractor shall set up meetings with Contracting Officer, Contracting Specialist, Contracting Officer Representative, and applicable Contractor personnel monthly until construction begins then will be weekly after that. Contractor is to record minutes of each meeting and send out, along with their weekly updates to Contracting Officer and COR no later than each and every Tuesday morning at 8:00am until contract completion.

Contract close out Notes:

· Contractor shall perform a pre-final inspection before requesting the final inspection with the COR and include time in their work plan for inspections and to repair any defective work after the final inspection has been made.

· Contractor shall turnover all unused materials listed in table to the VA Engineering Department.

· SOW provided materials list is only the minimum amount of material to be used (estimated by VA to help ensure that Contractors have an expected starting point for estimation), Contractor must provide them as well as any additional materials required to complete project. The amount of material used from the list must be tracked by the Contractor (verified by COR) to ensure that they have been exhausted and all unused material made available to the VA as part of the contract.

Items to be specifically coordinated with the VA

1. Coordination of access to restricted or critical patient care areas, specifically Operating Room Suite and outbuildings.

2. ICRA application and posting.

3. Approval of path to be used in the Lower level or interstitial areas including any use of existing cable trays.

SOW Attachments Documents: WIFI AP Locations List Drawings: VA ENT Redesign – AP Locations Specifications: Combined Specifications

Master Construction Specifications (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18-1)

1. (PG-18-1) Division 01-32-16.16, 35-26, and 45-00 General Requirements

2. (PG-18-1) section 01 45 00 Quality Control

3. (PG-18-1) Division 07-84-00 Firestopping

4. (PG-18-1) Division 28-05-00 Electronics Common Work

5. (PG-18-1) Division 28-05-13 Conductors and Cables for Electronics

6. (PG-18-1) Division 28-05-28.33- conduits and boxes for Electronics Other Station Rules and Guidelines: The Contractor will adhere to the following station rules.

1. This is a hospital environment. The Contractor and his personnel are expected to be appropriately dressed (preferably uniformed) and to conduct themselves professionally.

2. This is a federal facility as well as a medical center. As such, there is NO tobacco usage allowed inside any federal building or on the grounds. Failure to follow these regulations can result in removal of the worker or Contractor from the facility and/or a US Magistrate’s ticket and fine.

3. The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all the employees and other personnel visiting the work site have and are using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that addresses the particular hazards found at the site. The Contractor will be responsible for the upkeep, issue, and training for the PPE used and maintaining all required documentation.

4. Regulations and standards that may be applicable to the work in this Contract include but are not limited to federal, state, local statutes/regulations; Department of Veteran Affairs instructions, manuals, handbooks, regulations, guidance, and policy letters, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), VA Construction Safety Guidebook, National Electrical Code (NEC), and International Building Code (IBC)- including all changes and amendments in effect on the date of issuance of this Contract.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 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)

2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) (13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238210.

(2) The small business size standard is $19 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 (i.e., nonmanufacturer), 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.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that—

(i) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _________________.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a women-owned small disadvantaged business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _________________.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _________________.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _________________.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _________________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice.

Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be—

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) (a)(1) The offeror must 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 must 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 must request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

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

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

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

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

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered article, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, interconnection arrangements, national security system, roaming, sensitive compartmented information, sensitive compartmented information system, source, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

Business operations means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

(1) Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and

(2) Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted under specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

(b) Procedures.

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

(2) FASCSA Orders.

(i) The Offeror shall search in SAM for the phrase “FASCSA order” for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (e) of FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

(ii) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM but are effective and apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 40.204-1(c)(2)).

(iii) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(c) Covered telecommunications equipment or services representations. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the Offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit)—

(1) It will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g); and

(2) It does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g).

(d) FASCSA Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g). A reasonable inquiry will look at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit.

(e) Sudan certification. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.

(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with FAR 40.203-3, the offeror, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), by submission of its offer—

(i) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;

(ii) Certifies that the offeror, or any person (as defined at section 15 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-172, 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Act. These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran’s ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and

(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $15,000 with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx)

(2) Exception for trade agreements. The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if—

(i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and

(ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.

(iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.

(g) Disclosure.

(1) If the Offeror is not able to…