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This is a Standard Form 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 for pedestrian crossing signage installation at Hampton VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia.

The solicitation seeks a small business set-aside firm-fixed-price contract for design, programming, manufacturing, and installation of exterior pedestrian crossing signage. Deliverables include 48 single-pole pedestrian crossing signs (EN-10.10 type), 48 directional arrow signs (W16-7PR(L) type), 30 single post and panel signs for reserved parking decals, removal of existing signage, programming services (kick-off meeting, on-site survey, design development with multiple phases), utility survey with GPR and EM equipment, and installation at the Hampton VA Medical Center location. All signs must be American-made with a minimum 75% recycled content aluminum, comply with VA Technical Information Library (TIL) standards and ADA requirements, feature 3-inch round black breakaway posts with direct burial concrete footings, and use Helvetica font for white opaque vinyl graphics. The contractor must possess minimum seven years of signage programming and installation experience, demonstrate three completed federal projects, provide a project manager with five-plus years of experience managing large medical centers (250+ beds), and conduct work during standard duty hours (7:30 AM–4:00 PM). Quote submissions are due May 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT via email to Kenneca Crump at Kenneca.Crump@va.gov. Award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror meeting technical acceptability. The solicitation incorporates FAR Part 12 simplified acquisition procedures, includes Buy American certification requirements, security prohibitions, electronic payment submission via VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System, and standard federal compliance clauses. Payment terms specify Net 30 invoicing submitted upon receipt of order, with FOB Destination delivery to Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667.

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36C24626Q0572

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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

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9. ISSUED BY

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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

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TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

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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

SEE ADDENDUM

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ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS 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

36C24626Q0572 05-07-2026 Kenneca Crump 757-722-9961 05-14-2026

9:00 AM

EDT

Jerry Mann Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 X X 339950 500 Employees Net 30 N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Hampton VA Medical Center 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 Kenneca Crump 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 will be a Small Business Set-Aside FFP solicitation For New Pedestrian Crossing Signage including Removal of Existing Signage and Installation of New Signage for the Hampton VA Medical Center.

All quotes should be submitted on a separate document including the company letterhead and quote breakdown via No later than 5/14/2026 at 9:00 AM EST.

All offerors must complete the Buy American Certificate and submit authorized distributer documentation if applicable.

Award will be made to the lowest priced offer that meets and/or exceeds technical acceptability.

See CONTINUATION Page X X Jerry Mann Contracting Officer Table of Contents

SECTION A1
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES1
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS3
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA3
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE12
ITEM INFORMATION12
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE15
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES16
C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)16
C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)22
C.3 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)22
C.4 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)32
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS34
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS35
E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS35
E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)37
E.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)38
E.3 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)38
E.4 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)39

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: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C246 Jerry Mann 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:

[X]
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or
[]
52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly[]
b. Semi-Annually[]
c. Other[X] Upon receipt of order and proper submission of invoice

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://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO
DATE

Hampton VA Medical Center Pedestrian Crosswalk Signage Scope of Work and Specifications

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.0 GENERAL SCOPE & VENDOR REQUIREMENTS

The Hampton VA Medical Center, located at 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, Virginia 23667 has an immediate requirement for the procurement installation of pedestrian crossing signs at the main hospital site. The contractor shall provide all necessary material; tools, equipment, labor, supervision, and expertise for the tenure of this contract. The intent of the overall project is to aid in regulatory traffic controls by increasing safety and ease of access for visitors at the site. This project is in response to a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) finding that requires immediate remediation.

This is a GSA Schedule procurement for exterior architectural signage and ancillary services including design, programing, site survey and utility marking prior to installation in accordance with state of Virginia legislation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and VHA Technical Information Library (TIL) codes and standards. Design manuals (18-10) and Specifications (18-01) can be found at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. For the purpose of this contract, please utilize the information found with TIL PG 18-10 Signage and Wayfinding Manual, Section 3.5 (Exterior Signage) and Section 2.3 (Mandatory VA Policy & Directive Signage) to inform bid proposals.

The scope of this project includes removal of designated existing aged signage, signage design and programming, underground utility surveying and marking, providing/installing matching single post signs to match facility standards and accommodate facility needs to include matching hardware, wayfinding, site walkthroughs/verification of site conditions, submission of a Signage Location Plan keyed to a Sign Message Schedule, shop drawings, and a design concept/material finishes/colors and graphics package are to be provided as part of this contract. The Hampton VA Medical Center has established a new sign standard and has implemented it as part of various projects and renovations. That approved sign standard shall be followed and maintained for all work under the resulting contract for a consistent and interchangeable system for the healthcare facility.

The proposed signage and wayfinding package shall be in compliance to meet Department of Veterans Affairs Technical Information Library’s (VA TIL) Signage & Wayfinding Guidelines. This project requires a vendor with significant experience providing ancillary services including wayfinding analysis, programming, and installation.

1.0a REPLACEMENT AVAILABILITY All signs must be American made and under standard warranties. All work shall be closely coordinated with the designated VA personnel. The various phases shall be closely supervised by the design/build contractor and regular on-site planning meetings between all parties are mandatory.

1.0b ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES It is important to the VA that the vendor and the products provided are manufactured with sustainability and environmental attributes in mind. Aluminum and extruded products for interior and exterior should feature 75% recycled content or higher.

1.1 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver materials to job site in manufacturer's original sealed containers with manufacturer’s name, and project title marked thereon. Protect materials from damage.

B. Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage, and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary.

C. Deliver signs only when the site and mounting services are ready for installation work to proceed.

D. Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

B209-01.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate.

B221-05.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and tubes.

C. Federal Specifications (Fed Spec):

MIL-PRF-8184F...........Plastic Sheet, Acrylic, Modified.

MIL-P-46144C..............Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate.

D. Federal Highway Administration Manuals on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Street and Highways.

E. Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) F. VA Technical Information Library (VA TIL)-Signage and Wayfinding Guideline

1.3 MINIMUM SIGN REQUIREMENTS

Exterior Signage (Refer to Attached Drawings for Sign System Standards and Signage Specification document 101400-2021-01). All proposals must meet requirements of both:

1. All aluminum extrusions MUST contain 75% recycled content.

2. Aluminum Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209M (B209).

3. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B221M (B221).

4. Post and Panel minimum sign cabinet depth 3.25”

5. All aluminum extrusions MUST contain 75% recycled content.

6. Post and Panel minimum sign cabinet depth 3.25”

7. Posts: 3 ¾” Round Black Posts w/ Key Slot

8. Post & Panel Mounting: Direct Burial w/concrete footing and above ground concrete pad.

9. Breakaway Posts or equal

10. Provide surface applied reflective white opaque vinyl graphics.

11. Type Style: Helvetica Medium and Helvetica Medium Condensed. Initial caps or all caps, as indicated in Sign Message Schedule.

12. Post & Panel Mounting: Direct Burial w/concrete footing and above ground concrete pad.

13. Baked Enamel or Powder Coat Finish: After cleaning and pretreating, apply manufacturer’s standard two (2) coat baked-on finish consisting of prime coat and thermosetting topcoat to a minimum dry film thickness of 0.05 mm (2 mils).

14. Breakaway Posts or equal for Single Posts

15. Construct Sign of extruded Aluminum System Including the Following Integral Features: Water relief channel, integral flanges for attachment of additional structural supports and mounting to posts with minimum 3 mm (0.125 inch) wall thickness. Weld post caps or mechanically attach with concealed fasteners.

16. Reveal Between the Post and Sign Cabinet: Extruded aluminum.

17. Provide adjustable extruded connector to allow for // flush // // 12 mm (0.5 inch) // // // // 25 mm (1 inch) // reveal between the sign post and cabinet or tube. //

18. All solicitations requests should have the necessary poles and hardware for signage installation.

EXISTING STANDARDS:

A. 12’ round, fluted powder coated black posts with post topper

a. To feature classic series base (approximated height 2”)

b. Above ground concrete mow B. 30x30” black aluminum sign frame & backing to match existing signage stand C. Proposal should include the following sign types based off of the Virginia Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

a. R1-5c

b. W11-2

c. W17-PR(L)

1.4 RELATED WORK

A. Section 03 30 53, MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE:

“Concrete Post Footings”. (Reference VA TIL – Master Specification Index, Division 03 – Concrete.)

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall provide the following qualifications for the service of signage auditing & programming.

B. The contracting firm shall have a minimum of 7 years’ worth of experience in signage programming and installation. They must be able to provide project scopes and documentation for three Federal projects. These projects will be evaluated on the scale found below:

a. 1 – Below Average

b. 2 – Average

c. 3 – Good

d. 4 – Great

e. 5 – Exceeds Expectations C. The evaluation will also be based on:

a. Continuity of Design – thoughtful and calculated design decision based on the importance of consistency as utilized throughout the project

b. Aesthetics and Branding – gauging the overall design of the signage through imagery, colors, fonts, and the like

c. Communication of Information – gauging the overall efficiency and effectiveness of how information is communicated to end-users

d. Programming Development – evaluating the comprehensiveness of the network of signage that was instituted throughout the project to verify it met staff, faculty, and patient needs

e. Technical Requirements – law abiding requirements included, but not only limited to the information shared within the VA Technical Information Library, National Fire Protection Association, Americans with Disabilities Act D. The contractor shall have experience in project scopes of at least $500,000.

E. The contractor shall provide representation through a project manager with extensive experience (at least 5 years’) with signage auditing and development of signage programming. Extensive experience includes at least 5 years’ worth of experience in having worked and/or managed multiple large sized (250+ bed) medical centers.

F. The contractor shall be able to accommodate ADA-compliant and TIL-compliant signage solutions.

G. Knowledge of medical terminology and operational characteristics of hospitals and clinics.

H. Thorough familiarity with the VA’s Sign & Graphic Design Guide.

PART 2 – DETAILED SCOPE

Detailed Scope is in Addition to the General Scope Listed Above:

1. Where required, the vendor shall program, manufacture, and install new signage units and provide updates to existing exterior signage. This shall include a complete sign message schedule identifying each sign, its message, and its type. Signage Vendor to participate in facility kick-off meeting to establish standards and expectation of VHA Construction Safety guidelines and standards, visit the site to survey existing conditions and provide verification of work, prepare Sign location plans showing the placement/location of directional signs, provide Shop drawings that provide dimensioned plans, elevations, text and graphics style /size and placement on each sign face, provide all utility survey and marking, and final installation as a turnkey project.

2. All work carried out under this Scope of Work shall comply with the Federal Facility Technical Standards and Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) Marking Standards. The Virginia Marking Standards provides the detailed activities that must be undertaken to ensure compliance with the contract and can be found on Virginia SCC’s website at https://www.scc.virginia.gov/urs/manuals/markingstandardsmanual/index.html#.

3. This is a firm-fixed price contract in accordance with the Contractor’s cost proposal. This is a turn-key service contract with the contractor providing everything necessary to complete the work. Upon award, the Contractor will provide all transportation, materials, specialized equipment, labor and technical expertise to complete the project. The Federal Government will not provide any office space associated with these services. All contractor items required for this service will be stored and maintained off-station.

4. Updated signs must meet the VA TIL’s Signage and Wayfinding Design Guide – “Exterior Signage” section.

PART 2a – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall provide and be responsible for the technical assistance, development and generation for final specifications, all underground utility survey and marking. Contractor will be responsible for any damage that occurs outside of the obligatory statement of work and existing conditions. Contractor will be responsible for providing the disposal of existing signage to be replaced, in addition, any trash created from the installation outside of the Hampton VA Medical Center campus.

Project schedule will be determined by installers schedule and end users’ availability with the least amount of interruption to the healthcare facility and campus traffic.

Duty hours will be 7:30am – 4pm. The Government recognized US holidays are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

If the Contractor requests to deliver, receive and/or install exterior signage outside normal duty hours, the contractor shall submit a written request to the VA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for authorization of the individual orders of this type. Written approval from the VA COR must be received before proceeding with the work. The request shall be submitted at least (5) five business days prior to the proposed performance of work, and it shall indicate the day(s), time, the amount of work, and the reason why performance is necessary outside normal duty hours

Exterior Requested Signage: Please refer to Section 3.5 Exterior Signage Drawings

Signage Type
Sign Title
Qty
EN-10.10 (PG 18-12 Technical Information Library)
Pedestrian Crossing, Single Post
48

W16-7PR(L)

Directional Arrow
48
R1-5c
Stop Here for Pedestrians
2
EN-05.03
Sign & Single Post
30

EN-05.03 Single Post & Panel Small – 1'-6" x 1' Signs & Posts for reserved parking reasonable accommodation decals. VA is requesting for this signage to have an interchangeable plate for flexibility to switch out the numbers in the future. Post can meet minimum requirements for signage specifications attached to package.

EN-10.10 Pedestrian Signage Example

PART 3 – PRODUCTS

3.1 GENERAL

A. Signs of type, size and design shown on the drawings and as specified represent the intent and guideline for the new signage system.

B. Signs complete with lettering, framing and related components for a complete installation.

C. Provide graphics items as completed units produced by a single manufacturer, including necessary mounting accessories, fittings, and fasteners.

D. Do not scale drawings for dimensions. Contractor is to verify and be responsible for all dimensions and conditions shown by these drawings. VA Interior Designer to be notified of any discrepancy in drawing, in field directions / conditions, and of all changes required for all such construction details.

E. The Sign Contractor, by commencing work of this section, assumes overall responsibility, as part of his warranty of work, to assure that assemblies, components, and parts shown and required within the work of the section, comply with the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall further warrant that all components specified or required to satisfactorily complete the installation are compatible with each other and with conditions of installations.

3.2 SIGN STANDARDS / CONSTRUCTION

Exterior Signage (Not Applicable to Street Signs):

Signs shall be manufactured from:

· extruded aluminum alloy --pre-assembled, precision machined sections—then disassembled and primed with zinc chromate primer followed by electro-static painting using DuPont Emron two-part catalytic polyurethane 1.5—2.0 mils including primer. Oven baked for 20 minutes at 300 degrees.

· Signpost with sliding dove tail groove. Aluminum sign panel with integrated dove tail tongue slides into pole extrusion with post filler and tension screw

· Sign panels have the corners eased with a 1/4" (6 mm) radius

· Post shall have a permanent top cap.

· All extruded aluminum to have a minimum of 75% recycled content. (ASTM B221, B241, B209) UL listed and approved UL48 posted on sign. Site plans to be digitally produced and printed 3D replications of all necessary structures printed on Scotch Cal exterior grade vinyl and laminated to 1/8” clear polycarbonate as back plate. Listings shall be digitally reproduced on vinyl and polycarbonate in a similar fashion. All sign extrusions must match existing.

3.3 FABRICATION

A. Form work to required shapes and sizes, with true curve lines and angles. Provide necessary rebates, lugs, and brackets for assembly of units. Use concealed fasteners whenever and wherever possible.

A. Shop fabricate so far as practical. Joints fastened flush to conceal reinforcement and welded where thickness or section permits.

B. Contact surfaces of connected members are true; assembled so joints will be tight and practically unnoticeable, without use of filling compound.

C. Signs shall have fine, even texture and be flat and sound. Lines and miters sharp, arises unbroken, profiles accurate and ornament true to pattern. Plane surfaces must be smooth flat and without oil-canning, free of rack and twist. The maximum variation from plane of surface is plus or minus 0.3 mm (0.015 inches). Restore texture to filed or cut areas.

D. Level or straighten wrought work. Members shall have sharp lines and angles and smooth surfaces.

E. Extruded members to be free from extrusion marks. Square turns and corners sharp, curves true.

F. Drill holes for bolts and screws. Conceal fastenings where possible. Exposed ends and edges mill smooth, with corners slightly rounded. Form joints exposed to weather to exclude water.

G. Finish hollow signs with matching material on all faces, tops, bottoms and ends. Edge joints tightly mitered to give appearance of solid material.

H. All painted surfaces properly primed. Finish coating of paint to have complete coverage with no light or thin applications allowing substrate or primer to show. Finished surface must be smooth, free of scratches, gouges, drips, bubbles, thickness variations, foreign matter, and other imperfections.

I. Movable parts, including hardware, are to be cleaned and adjusted to operate as designed without binding or deformation of members. Doors and covers centered in opening or frame. All contact surfaces fit tight and even without forcing or warping components.

PART 4 - EXECUTION

4.1 INSTALLATION

A. Protect products against damage during field handling and installation. Protect adjacent existing and newly placed construction and finishes as much as possible during removal of existing signage and installation to limit pylon damage.

B. Vendor is responsible for having all utilities marked prior to any exterior excavation work. The Contractor can visit Bldg 37, Engineering projects to receive an underground utility map with clear data points for all private utilities.

C. Vendor shall be responsible for excavation and concrete foundation for a complete install when necessary.

D. Vendor is responsible for removing broken-down components from installation off-site for disposal.

E. All signage to be installed level and plumb.

F. All cartoning/debris due to the work to be removed from the site. Signage to be wiped down clean after installation.

G. Area must be returned to original grade after sign installation. Landscape restoration (replanting of shrubs, flowers, etc.) and utilities to sign locations if required are outside the scope of this project.

H. Prior to installation all locations must be confirmed and approved by the VA Interior Designer.

I. Vendor will be responsible for providing necessary construction safety hoarding when completing work.

PART 5 – POLICY

5.1 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

A. The Department of Veteran Affairs is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. The misuse of drugs and alcohol can impair safety, health, and job performance. The expectation of the contractor is to follow the policies found below to maintain a drug-free workplace.

B. Prohibited Behavior

· The use, possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture of illegal drugs or alcohol on company premises, in company vehicles, or while conducting company business is strictly prohibited.

· Employees must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during working hours or while on VA property.

· It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure any employees using prescribed or over-the-counter medications are able to safely and effectively perform their jobs without affecting the quality and scope of work as detailed.

· No smoking is allowed on campus premises at all. There is no designated smoking areas.

· Disciplinary Actions

· Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of this contract.

· Employees may also be subject to legal consequences if their actions violate federal, state, or local laws.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
48.00
EA
__________________
__________________

14' x 3" Single Pole Pedestrian Crossing Signs (to include mounted base, hardware, backer) Contract Period: Base PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339950 - Sign Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 9905 - Signs, Advertising Displays, and Identification Plates

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

48.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Directional Arrow Signs

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339950 - Sign Manufacturing

30.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Single Post & Panel Signs (Reserved for Parking Decals/Reasonable Accommodation Decals) See SOW for Example

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339950 - Sign Manufacturing

1.00
JB
__________________
__________________

Removal of Existing Signage

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339950 - Sign Manufacturing

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Programming: Kick-off & Survey Project Launch: Initiate project kickoff conference call post-award to confirm project stakeholders, planning scope, obtain current project documents, and schedule on-site meeting. On-Site Planning Meetings: Conduct (1) one day onsite planning meeting with project stakeholders, tenants and users to review site conditions, confirm signage requirements, and obtain specific information to be incorporated into planning documents.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339950 - Sign Manufacturing

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Programming: Design Development Submittal Produce comprehensive planning documents necessary to communicate the proposed sign appearance, layouts, locations, positions and construction for client review, comment, and approval. Documents to be provided include Sign Type Drawings, Sign Message Schedules, and Sign Location Plans. Planning documents will be transmitted as electronic files (PDF and XLS) directly to client project stakeholders. Teleconference Planning Meetings: Conduct up to (2) Teleconference phone / web meetings with project stakeholders, tenants and users to confirm additional signage requirements as needed.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339950 - Sign Manufacturing

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Programming: Validation and on-site Design Development document presentation Included visits: (1) one-day onsite vi sit to conduct validation survey, and present Design Documents for vested parties

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339950 - Sign Manufacturing

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Programming: Construction Document Submittal Produce comprehensive construction documents necessary to communicate the proposed sign appearance, layouts, locations, positions and construction for client review, comment, and approval. Documents to be provided include Sign Type Drawings, Sign Message Schedules, and Sign Location Plans. Planning documents will be transmitted as electronic files (PDF and XLS) directly to client project stakeholders. Planning documents will be presented to client for review at 90% and 100% levels. Following 100% delivery, planning scope is complete and final pricing validation and fabrication will commence.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339950 - Sign Manufacturing

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Installation Location: VA Hampton CBOC OTHER: Delivery by Installer Installation to occur during one extended visit, during normal working hours, and assuming normal site conditions. Additional trip(s) due to customer delays may be charged accordingly. Sign location plans or physical escort to identify sign locations shall be provided.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339950 - Sign Manufacturing

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Utility Survey GPR Survey + EM + Survey Grade Deliverables

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339950 - Sign Manufacturing

GRAND TOTAL
__________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER
SHIPPING INFORMATION
QUANTITY
DELIVERY DATE
0001-0010
SHIP TO:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause) 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:

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.2 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)

FAR Number
Title
Date
52.203-17
CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS
NOV 2023
52.204-9
PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
JAN 2011
52.204-13
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.209-10
PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS
NOV 2015
52.219-6
NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.222-19
CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (DEVIATION)
MAR 2026
52.222-50
COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.225-1
BUY AMERICAN—SUPPLIES (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.226-8
ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING
MAY 2024
52.232-33
PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
OCT 2018
52.233-3
PROTEST AFTER AWARD
AUG 1996
52.233-4
APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM
OCT 2004
852.203-70
COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING
MAY 2018
852.215-70
SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (DEVIATION)
JAN 2023
852.215-71
EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS
OCT 2019
852.242-71
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER
OCT 2020
852.246-71
REJECTED GOODS
OCT 2018

C.3 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means:

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means—

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled—

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile…

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