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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

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

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

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

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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24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

(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

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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

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ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

565-26-3-5063-0029 36C24626Q0576 08-05-2026 Jonathan Lamb 757-722-9961 ext. 8883 08-17-2026 7:00am

EDT

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

VA

23667 X X 237110 $45 Million N/A X Fayetteville VA Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301-3856

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

VA

23667

Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin

TX

78714-9971 512-460-5049 512-460-5221 x See CONTINUATION Page Terminate / Isolate 8-inch Steam Pipeline Please complete and submit quotes in accordance with Section E.1 – Instructions to Quoters (pages [] & []).

Please ensure completion of clause VAAR 852.219-75.

See CONTINUATION Page x X x Chellry Whittier Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C246 Chellry Whittier

Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

VA Financial Service Center (FSC) Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System https://www.fsc.einvoice.asp ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Isolating and Terminating a Steam Pipe and add a Trap Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-18-2026 POP End: 11-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

Emergency repairs within the SOW and subject to approval by the COR.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-18-2026 POP End: 11-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

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B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Introduction: The Fayetteville VA Medical Center requires a service contract to isolate and terminate the 8 inches steam line located between buildings 9 and 10 as shown in the picture below.

1. Purpose:

· The purpose of this contract is to engage qualified personnel to safely isolate and terminate the steam line segment between Building 9 and Building 10, ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

· It is essential for the contractor to conduct a site visit to review the work specifications and requirements, obtain all necessary measurements, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of work to be performed.

2. Scope of Work:

2.1 Site Preparation:

· Conduct a pre-work safety assessment.

· Obtain necessary permits and clearances.

· Notify affected personnel and coordinate work schedule.

2.2 Line Isolation:

· Shut down the steam supply to the designated segment.

· Drain and vent residual steam and condensate from the line.

· Install appropriate isolation valves or blockages to secure the segment.

2.3 Line Termination:

The contractor will perform the following:

· Cut and physically remove the segment of the steam line between Building 9 and Building 10.

· The contractor will remove any layers of insulation if exist and recover the pipes that have demoed of insulation.

· Provide and install a brand-new inverted bucket steam trap for the condensation water by the contractor.

· Cap or seal the line ends to prevent leaks or hazards.

· Ensure all work adheres to applicable codes and safety standards.

· Note: If the contractor determines that the manhole cannot be used as a viable access point, the contractor must submit a Request for Information (RFI) with a proposed alternative solution. This submission is required so that the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) can review and pre-approve the solution prior to accepting offers.

2.4 Post-Work Activities:

· Conduct an inspection to verify proper termination.

· Restore or reroute any affected systems as necessary.

· Document the work performed and update system records.

· Remove all tools, materials, and debris from the site.

3. OSHA Standards and Safety Requirements:

· All work shall adhere to OSHA standards, including but not limited to:

· ASME B31.1 or B31.3 piping codes.

· OSHA 1910.261 (Steam, hot water, and hot oil piping)

· OSHA 1926 Subpart C (General Safety and Health Provisions)

· OSHA 1910.146 (Permit-Required Confined Spaces)

· OSHA 1910.252 (Hot Work Operations)

· Other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

· The contractor is responsible for implementing appropriate safety measures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space procedures, atmospheric testing, and hot work permits.

4. Contractor Responsibilities:

· Provide all necessary safety gear, proof of training/certificates, and ensure all personnel are qualified.

· Provide and maintain approved lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space entry procedures, and other safety protocols.

· Ensure all hot work permits are issued prior to commencement of hot work activities and that atmospheric testing is performed and maintained throughout the entire scope of work.

· Provide all required materials, including suitable 300 lb flanges, blank covers, gaskets, bolts, and fasteners rated for the pressures and temperatures associated with the repairs.

· All safety gear, equipment, and tools must be inspected and approved by our safety personnel before use.

· Consult with the onsite safety manager to ensure all safety requirements are met, including compliance with OSHA standards and site-specific safety procedures.

5. Deliverables:

· Completed line shutdown and physical termination.

· As-built documentation and schematic updates.

· Safety and compliance certifications, including proof of training and permits.

· Approval of documentation from our safety personnel.

6. Responsibilities:

· Contractor: Provide qualified personnel, safety gear, equipment, materials, and ensure all safety procedures and permits are in place.

· The Client- COR: Reserve the right to request authentication of factory training certificates or credentials from the Contractor at any time for any personnel who are servicing facility equipment.

7. Acceptance Criteria:

· Work will be considered complete upon successful isolation, termination, inspection approval, and verification of safety compliance by the designated client and safety personnel.

· Upon completion of work the Contractor shall leave a copy of the service report with the using service and submit to the same location as designated above a service report annotating what service, calibration, etc., were performed and whether the work was done.

· The service designee and the FSE (Field Service Engineer) attesting that the completed work is satisfactory working order and is functioning at an acceptable level of performance shall sign this report. The contractor shall sign out at the designated location before leaving.

· Failure to furnish a service report or obtain a signed copy of the service report could result in delays of payment or non-payment. The COR or Alternate COR in the using service has the authority to approve/request a service call from the contractor.

· The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of any deficiencies, which are a hazard. It shall be the responsibility of the FVAMC to take the necessary actions to initiate any Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM).

8. Unscheduled and Emergency Service:

· All Work will be performed during the normal VA business hours (8:00 - 16:30) Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, unless otherwise specified. Contractor may work outside normal business hours by arrangement with the COR if such services are provided without additional charge to the Government.

9. Performance Working Hours:

· Government normal duty hours are from 0800-1630, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays observed by the Veterans Administration are listed below and revised to include any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

· If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by the U.S. Government agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a National Holiday.

10. Changes to The Performance Work Statement (SOW):

· Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than CO shall be borne by the contractor.

END of SOW

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

(End of Clause)

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

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

(1) Means a small business concern—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(2) Supplies/products.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C.4 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

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

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

E.1 52.203-18 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

(a) Submission of quotes. Submit the Quote to Jonathan Lamb at Jonathan.Lamb@va.gov at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, quotes shall include the—

(1) Completed, signed and dated Standard Form (SF) 1449 with the name, address, telephone number of the Quoter, and their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);

(2) Include all information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the Basis for Award as described in the solicitation as follows:

i. Past Performance. Quoters shall submit a narrative describing their specific past performance providing steam line isolation and termination, similar to the services required in this solicitation. Provide up to three (3) relevant contracts performed within the last five (5) years that demonstrate your company’s ability to perform these services successfully. For each reference, include the following information: Contract number, Description of specific tasks performed, Geographic location of contract performance, Dates of contract performance, Indicate if the referenced contract was performed by the Quoter or a proposed subcontractor, State if the Quoter or subcontractor was the prime contractor or a subcontractor, and Name, phone number, and email address of a point of contact who can verify contract performance.

ii. Price. Pricing shall be submitted as requested in section B.2 Price Schedule of this solicitation document.

(3) Responses to provisions that require Quoter completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)), Quoters are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM when they submit a quote and at the time of award;

(4) Failure to comply with these instructions and provide all requested documents will result in quotes being rejected without further evaluation.

(b) Questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be emailed to Jonathan Lamb at Jonathan.Lamb@va.gov by August 14th at 7am EST. Questions will be answered via an amendment to this. No telephone inquiries will be considered.

(c) Site Visit. A site visit will be conducted for this requirement on August 12th at 10am EST. Email your intention to attend to Jonathan.Lamb@va.gov on or before August 11th at 10am EST and instructions will be provided. 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. An additional site visit date will not be provided to Quoters who did not attend the single site visit that is planned for this requirement.

(d) Contract award. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12 policies and procedures for the streamlined acquisition of commercial items and services. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest quote, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

(e) Explanation to Unsuccessful Quoters. In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 12.301, award notices will comply with the posting requirements in FAR subpart 5.3.

E.2 BASIS FOR AWARD

(a) Basis for Award. Award will be made in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government intends to issue an award to the responsible quoter whose quote is determined to be most advantageous to the Government, based on a best value determination considering technical capability, past performance, and price.

(b) Evaluation Factors Factor 1 Past Performance Factor 2 Price

(c) Criteria for Award. The Government will evaluate each quote for completeness and compliance with all instructions of this solicitation. Quotes will be evaluated based on the factors outlined below.

(1) Past Performance. The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter’s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by the quoter’s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the contracting officer’s knowledge of the quoter’s past performance, the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/, or any other reasonable basis.

(2) Price. Price will be evaluated to determine fairness and reasonableness in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12.204. The total evaluated price will be the sum of all line items required under this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum. Evaluation of the price for the option period under FAR 52.217-8 will be accomplished by adding six months of the quoter's price for the last potential period of performance under this contract. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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E.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

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