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1.2.7

When addendums come out for this on Sam.gov, do we need to acknowledge those addendums for all 3 seed projects, even if the addendum only pertains to one specific project?

All Amendments shall be acknowledged on page 2, block 19 of offer and each amendment shall be signed/dated and submitted with proposal in accordance with 1.2.7.

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1.2.1.4

Can the same contractor be awarded more than 1 seed project?

Yes. See 1.2.1.4.

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How many contractors are anticipated to be awarded this contract vehicle?

See amendment #0001 answer to question 24.

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Please confirm that the hard copies of the Technical Proposal can be hand-delivered as well as mailed.

Hard copies can be mailed or hand delivered.

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Do you intend to utilize Project Labor Agreements for large task orders?

Not at this time but subject to change. Current Threshold is $35 Million IAW FAR 52.222-34.

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Will a projected forecast of opportunities be made available to contract awardee post-award?

The website to access FCO is https://acquisitiongataeway.gov/forecast .

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Due to differing PIV badging requirements between facilities, will the Seed Projects and upcoming Task Orders delay issuing the Notice to Proceed until key badges have been issued?

No standard is set for the MATOC in general. This will be Task Order specific and decided by individual Contracting Officers. It should be noted badging can be accomplished during submittal phase.

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To allow sufficient time to review responses and prepare our bid we kindly request that you please extend the bid date.

Proposal submission due date and time is extended to 6/17/2026 at 2 PM Eastern.

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Do we need to provide everything from Tabs A & B Price Proposal requirements for all 3 seed project proposals? For example, do we need to include a signed Limits on Subcontracting form for all three of the seed projects, or would submitting it in one of the proposals cover us for all three?

Yes. See amendment 0001 question #2. Submit full proposals for each seed projects.

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1.2.8.3

In the solicitation section 1.2.8.3, it says "offerors shall submit four (4) hard copies of the technical proposal only by the proposal due date and time specified for each seed project proposed on as follows," can you confirm that we need to mail in 4 copies of the technical proposal for EACH seed project?

Yes. ONLY FOR THE PROJECTS YOU ARE SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL. See amendment 0001 question #2. Submit full proposals for each seed. You can mail or hand deliver hard copies. Electronic copies should also be sent as instructed.

Electronic and hard copies MUST be received by proposal due date and time.

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Will submitting proposals for all three seed projects result in a higher evaluation score or any preference during the MATOC award process?

No. See amendment #0001, answer to question 23.

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How many SDVOSB contractors does the VA intend to select for award under this VISN 7 Construction MATOC in total?

See amendment #0001, answer to question 24.

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Is there a list of the previous awardees under the prior VISN 7 Construction MATOC that can be shared with offerors?

See "Description" which list all awarded contractors at https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/20a5fee78d86827a3a5 b62ba1df8eb9a/view

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Will the pricing submitted for the three seed projects be used to establish rates or pricing for future task orders under the MATOC?

No, but price will be evaluated for reasonableness.

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Are the three seed projects evaluated separately or as one combined overall score for the MATOC award decision?

All three projects will be evaluated separately.

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Will the MATOC award be made to a single contractor or multiple contractors?

This is a Multiple Award Task Order Contract. See amendment #0001 answer to question 24.

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/20a5fee78d86827a3a5b62ba1df8eb9a/view https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/20a5fee78d86827a3a5b62ba1df8eb9a/view https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/20a5fee78d86827a3a5b62ba1df8eb9a/view

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1.2.3.1(3)(c)

In Amendment No. 0002, the response to Question No. 10 revises the requirement to state: “All projects submitted must have been awarded, executed, or completed within the preceding five (5) years. Additionally, a minimum of two projects must have a value exceeding one million dollars ($1,000,000).” With respect to the phrase “within the preceding five (5) years,” please confirm whether this timeframe is calculated from the date of issuance of the RFP for the VISN 7 Construction MATOC (April 8, 2026), or from another reference date (e.g., proposal submission due date).

Update 1.2.3.1(3)(c) to read "All projects submitted must have been awarded, executed, or completed within the preceding five (5) years from proposal submission due date. Additionally, a minimum of two projects must have a value exceeding one million dollars ($1,000,000).”

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1.2.3

Please confirm that CPARs are excluded from proposal page count.

Update 40 pages to 50 pages. CPARs are excluded from 50 page limit. See also answers to questions 21,23,44,48, and 51.

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1.2.6

Please identify any specific certifications that may be provided under Tab A in the proposal.

Tab A list specific items required. Offerors should read solicitation to identify other certifications which may be required such as 1.2.1.6 if applicable.

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How many SVOSB contractors does the VA anticipate selecting for the overall VISN 7 Construction MATOC, and is there a list of the previous MATOC awardees?

See amendment #0001, answer to question 24.

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1.2.3

Section 1.2 – Proposal Evaluation, Basis for Award & Submission Instructions: Please clarify the maximum number of pages permitted for each evaluation factor and/or for each volume of the technical proposal and include which pages count towards page total and which do not count?

Update to "Technical proposal shall not exceed 50 pages". There is no set number of pages for each evaluation factor. Also see answers to questions 23, 44, 48, and 51.

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1.2.8.2

For electronic proposal submissions via email, please confirm if the 10 MB maximum file size limit - Is that for individual files, the complete proposal package or per email? Can we get detailed instructions on how to send if over the limit?

Size limits of e-mails are restricted to 10MB. If more than one email is sent, please number emails in Subject line as “1 of n”.

(Example: PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, # 36C24726R0026 – VISN 7 Construction MATOC (1 of n, 2 of n, etc.). Offerors are responsible for ensuring electronic submissions reach the Contracting Officer by due date and time as specified. Sending received/read receipts or otherwise verifying receipt of offer by Contract Specialist is highly encouraged.

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1.2.1.3

Could the CPARS be excluded from the page count to ensure that, the GCs submitting 6 reference projects, can fulfill the 40-page limit requirement for the Technical Proposal?

Change technical proposal page count to not exceed 50 pages.

Quality control and CPARs are excluded from page count. Also see answers to questions 21, 44, 48, and 51.

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1.2.8

Could you please confirm that the proposal content to submit is “Technical” and “Price” proposal for every SEED proposed (VIA EMAIL) PLUS 4 hard copies of the “Technical” proposal only, per SEED proposed (VIA MAIL)

See amendment 0001 answer to question 2. You will also need to submit 4 hard copies of each technical proposal for each seed project you submit a proposal for. If you submit a proposal for seed project #1 and for seed project #3, you will need to mail 4 hard copies of technical proposal for seed project #1 and 4 hard copes for seed project #3.

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As this project is a small business set-aside please confirm FAR clauses 52.225-11 and 52.225-12 are applicable on this contract

Yes, the clause/provision apply to any task orders over the threshold specified in the FAR as per RFO 25.602 (c). An exemption to trade agreements is 25.401 (a)(1) acquisition set aside for small business. However, 25.602 (c) Insert the clause at 52.225-11, Buy American—Construction Materials under Trade Agreements, in solicitations and contracts for construction that is performed in the United States valued at $6,683,000 or more.(d)(1) Insert the provision at 52.225-12, Notice of Buy American Requirement—Construction Materials under Trade Agreements, in solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-11. These citations make no reference to exception to trade agreements.

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Please confirm that this project is a competitive Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside project and that any bonding provided by a contractor must be through a SDVOSB or SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protege partnership under the SBA/VA Mentor-Protégé program in which the partnership has been approved prior to the bid date.

The offeror submitting the proposal must meet SDVOSB certification/registration requirements as noted in the solicitation by proposal due date. Bonds must be executed on correct & current form (SF 24, SF 25, SF 25-A). The bonds must reflect the name of the offeror shown in Block 14, SF 1442 and www.sam.gov. Any corporate surety per FAR 28.202 (a) needs to be listed Department of the Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties (Treasury Department Circular 570) https://fiscal.treasury.gov/about-us/doing-business-with-fiscal-service/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.

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Please confirm that a large business not part of an SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protégé team under the VA Mentor- Protégé program cannot provide a Payment & Performance bond for a SDVOSB.

The offeror submitting the proposal must meet SDVOSB certification/registration requirements as noted in the solicitation by proposal due date. Bonds must be executed on correct & current form (SF 24, SF 25, SF 25-A). The bonds must reflect the name of the offeror shown in Block 14, SF 1442 and www.sam.gov. Any corporate surety per FAR 28.202 (a) needs to be listed Department of the Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties (Treasury Department Circular 570) https://fiscal.treasury.gov/about-us/doing-business-with-fiscal-service/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.

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Please confirm that a large business not part of an SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protégé team under the VA Mentor- Protégé program cannot provide a bid guarantee for a

SDVOSB.

The offeror submitting the proposal must meet SDVOSB certification/registration requirements as noted in the solicitation by proposal due date. Bonds must be executed on correct & current form (SF 24, SF 25, SF 25-A). The bonds must reflect the name of the offeror shown in Block 14, SF 1442 and www.sam.gov. Any corporate surety per FAR 28.202 (a) needs to be listed Department of the Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties (Treasury Department Circular 570) https://fiscal.treasury.gov/about-us/doing-business-with-fiscal-service/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.

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1.2.3.1(3)(b)

RFI-2 ) In Amendment No. 0002, the response to Question No. 10 revises the requirement to state: “All projects submitted must have been awarded, executed, or completed within the preceding five (5) years. Additionally, a minimum of two projects must have a value exceeding one million dollars ($1,000,000).” However, the Solicitation (page 12 of 123, paragraph b) states that at least one project submitted must be 100% complete, and all other submitted projects must be at least 50% complete. Please confirm whether the completion requirements outlined in paragraph b remain in effect in conjunction with the revised criteria provided in Amendment No. 0002.

1.2.3.1(3)(b) to now read "At least one project submitted must be 100% complete, and at least two projects submitted must be at least 50% complete. "

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Please verify if offerors need to provide Attachment 4 Subcontractor Consent Form for all major subcontractors in the proposal or if the form is only required for subcontractors/partners included in the offeror's past performance references? If the form is required for all major subcontractors, please provide qualifying criteria for a subcontractor to be considered "major".

Based on the solicitation requirements, offerors are required to provide Attachment 4 – Subcontractor Consent Form for all proposed major subcontractors included in the proposal. This should include subcontractors responsible for key program elements or deliverables critical to the contract's success, subcontractors involved in providing specialized expertise or resources that are vital to the project and all subcontractors anticipated to be major contributors to the proposal, based on the offeror’s judgment of their significance.

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Page 18 of the solicitation list Attachment 6 for the offerors TAB A requirements. What information does the offeror need to provide to satisfy this requirements.

Attachment 6 is intended as information concerning invoicing for offerors who have not previously done business with the VA and are not registered in the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with Tungsten Network by submitting an email to VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com or calling 1-877-489- 6135 for Enrollment. No information is required to be submitted with the solicitation for Attachment 6.

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Please confirm this project must meet the buy American act requirements.

All projects/task orders must meet the buy American Act unless explicitly stated otherwise in the solicitation and clauses will vary depending on value of task order.

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1.2.1.3

Can CPARS be excluded from the page limit for the Technical Proposal?

Yes.

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1.2.8.3

Can the requirement for hard copies of the Technical Proposal be removed?

No.

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1.2.1.3

Can you please confirm that Factor 1, Subfactor 2 – Quality Control is not included in the 40-page limit for the Technical Proposal?

See answer to question 21, 23, 44, 48, and 51.

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1.2.7

1.2.7 Price Proposal, Tab A we are required to submit

SDVOSB Certification & GC License. 1.2.6 Technical Proposal, Tab A has a requirement for “Certifications and Licenses”. Are we to submit the SDVOSB Certification & our GC License in both the Technical & Price proposals?

Submit SDVOSB certification with price proposal under TAB A as stated and not with Technical proposal. Offerors that have a GC license can submit it with the technical proposal under Tab A.

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Site Visit Recovery for Out-of-Region Offerors - The three Seed project site visits were conducted on April 21 (Charleston SC), April 22 (Decatur GA), and April 23 (Birmingham AL), 2026. MARZ as a Washington-domiciled SDVOSBC firm headquartered in Seattle was unable to attend any of the three site visits due to the geographic distance and short notice. Will the Contracting Office consider providing comprehensive site photo / video packages, virtual walkthroughs, or detailed Q&A from the site visit attendance rosters (which we observed are included as separate attachments) to support out-of-region offerors who were unable to attend the formal site visits?

Will the Contracting Office accept written narratives in the Volume I Technical Proposal that acknowledge the missed site visits and rely on the drawings, specifications, and publicly available campus information?

No additional site visit information will be provided. Sufficient information is provided in the solicitation to provide pricing for the various seed projects. The VA will not consider providing comprehensive site photo /video packages, or virtual walkthroughs; however, all questions received in writing prior to the cutoff (stated in amendment 0003 answer #23) will be provided via an amendment to support all prospective offerors.

Site visit attendees were informed to submit any questions in writing and responses would be provided by amendments.

Attendees were advised that anything discussed at site visit was immaterial unless changed in writing by amendment. Offerors are to submit technical proposals in accordance section 1.2.6 and as amended if applicable.

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1.2.3.1(a)(5) a

Surety Capacity at $30M Per Task Order Ceiling - Section 1.2.3.1(a)(5)(a) requires the offeror to "provide information from an acceptable surety in accordance with FAR 28.202 Acceptability of Corporate Sureties, reflecting sufficient bonding capability to meet the maximum per task order amount of $30,000,000.00." Will the Government please confirm: (a) is the SBA Bond Guarantee Program acceptable in lieu of a standalone Treasury Listing 570-qualified surety for SDVOSBC offerors at this tier, (b) is a surety letter on letterhead acceptable, or is a specific form required, and (c) is the $30M cap an aggregate bonding requirement or a per-individual-task-order maximum?

See amendment #0001, answer to question 3 for task order and MATOC aggregate limits. The SBA bond guarantee program is acceptable. A surety letter on letterhead is also acceptable;

however, the provided form is preferred.

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Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Past Performance Evaluation.

For an SDVOSB Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture per 13 CFR 125.18(b) / 13 CFR § 128.402, will the Government please confirm that the Mentor's past performance projects (which typically have substantially deeper Experience and Quality Control depth than a standalone Protégé) will be evaluated equivalently to the JV's combined past performance under Section 1.2.2 and Factor 2 Past Performance?

For an SDVOSB Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture, the Mentor’s past performance projects will be evaluated as equivalent to the JV’s past performance under Section 1.2.2 and Factor 2 Past Performance.

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1.2.3.1(a)(5)( b)

Experience Information Forms — Sub-element b "Construction Staff" Detail Level. Section 1.2.3.1(a)(5)(b) requires offerors to "describe your construction staff and how they will respond to the requirements of this multi-discipline contract." Will the Government please clarify the level of detail expected — specifically, is a high-level organizational chart with role descriptions sufficient, or are individual key personnel resumes required? If individual resumes are required, what is the expected page count or attachment treatment given the 40-page Volume I Technical limit?

The Government expects a sufficient level of detail to demonstrate the construction staff’s capability to support the multi-discipline contract. A high-level organizational chart accompanied by role descriptions should be sufficient to outline the structure and responsibilities of your team. If individual key personnel resumes are provided, although not required, they should be concise and focused, and are not included within the 50-page count. Resumes should be limited to one to two pages per key individual, and should be submitted as an attachment or appendix to the main technical narrative.

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Past Performance Questionnaire Submission Mechanism. - Section 1.2 states that "Past Performance shall be returned to the Government directly by the respondent to the email address identified in the Due Date & POC block of the PPQ" and "Completed PPQs submitted directly by the offeror or included in the offeror's proposal will not be evaluated."

Will the Government please confirm: (a) the email address to which respondents must return PPQs, (b) the deadline for PPQ return relative to the proposal due date, and (c) whether MARZ should issue PPQs to past project POCs at least 14 days prior to the May 28, 2026 due date to ensure timely return?

The designated email addresses for respondents to submit PPQs is included in the attachment and has been confirmed as correct. PPQs must be received by the proposal submission due date. While it is ultimately at the offeror’s discretion when to issue PPQs to past project POCs, it is advisable to do so as early as possible to ensure timely receipt.

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1.2.3.1

Past Performance Independence vs. Teaming Partner. - For an SDVOSB Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture or a teaming arrangement where MARZ as SDVOSBC prime is paired with a first-tier subcontractor that performs the bulk of construction execution, will the Government please confirm that past performance projects performed by the proposed first-tier subcontractor (with the relationship clearly described per FAR 15.305(a)(2) and Section 1.2.3.1) will be considered equivalent to MARZ's self-performed past performance for purposes of Factor 2?

FAR 15.305 refers to Estimating Systems. The FAR overhaul is located at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide. While subcontractor past performance will be taken into consideration, it will not be considered equivalent to prime contractor past performance for purposes of Factor 2. See answer to question 38 concerning SDVOSB Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture.

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1.2.8

Volume III Price — Seed Project Pricing vs. MATOC Base. - Section 1.2.8 requires Seed Project Price Proposals for each of the three Seeds. Will the Government please confirm: (a) is the MATOC base contract price separate from the Seed Project Task Order pricing, (b) are the Seed 1, 2, and 3 prices added together to determine the total evaluated price under Factor 3, and (c) does the Itemized Cost Breakdown (Attachment 7) need to be completed for each Seed Project separately?

The MATOC has no base price. Each seed project is an individual task order and must be priced separately. The prices for each task order are not combined to establish the total evaluated price under Factor 3. An itemized cost breakdown must be completed separately for each seed project for which offerors choose to propose on. Offerors are advised to review the solicitation and amendments for a comprehensive understanding of the MATOC structure and subsequent task orders.

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Hard Copy Technical Proposal Submission Requirement. - Section 1.2.8.3 requires "four (4) hard copies OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL ONLY" delivered to Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System, ATTN John W. Cronk, Engineering Service Room G206D, 109 Bee St, Charleston SC 29401, by the proposal due date. Will the Government please confirm:

(a) is overnight courier delivery acceptable (FedEx / UPS), (b) what is the cutoff time on the proposal due date for hard copy receipt at this address, and (c) is electronic submission alone insufficient if hard copies miss the deadline?

The Government confirms the following:

a) Overnight courier delivery (e.g., FedEx, UPS) is acceptable. b) The cutoff time for receipt of hard copies is the same as the deadline for electronic submission. c) Electronic submission alone is not sufficient if the hard copies are not received by the deadline. Both electronic and hard copies must be received on time to be considered.

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1.2.1.3

Page Limit Treatment of Tables and Graphics. - Volume I Technical is limited to 40 pages. Will the Government please confirm: (a) tables and graphics count as one page each, (b) tables/graphics may use reduced font (e.g., 8-point) per typical VA construction RFP norms, and (c) the cover page, table of contents, and any preface materials are excluded from the 40-page count consistent with standard VA RFP practice?

The Government confirms the following:

a) Tables and graphics each count as one page. b) Tables and graphics may utilize reduced font size of 10-point. c) The cover page, table of contents, and any preface materials are excluded from the 50-page limit. Also see answers to questions 21, 23, 48, and 51.

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Coordination with VA Engineering and OIT During Performance. Will the Government please clarify the typical coordination meeting cadence with the VA COR, VA Engineering Service, VA Infection Control Officer, and (where applicable per Seed scope) VA OIT for the duration of each Task Order's performance period?

The Government notes that coordination requirements are task order-specific and may vary slightly depending on the facility and scope of work. Typically, the cadence of coordination meetings with the VA COR, VA Engineering Service, VA Infection Control Officer, and VA OIT will be established at the start of each task order and tailored to the specific needs and scope of that facility. Offerors should anticipate that meeting frequency may range from weekly to monthly, as appropriate, and should remain flexible to accommodate the unique requirements of each facility during performance.

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Wage Determination Updates. - The seed-specific wage determinations (SC20260023 for Seed 1, GA20260095 for Seed 2, AL20260098 for Seed 3) are dated 1/02/2026 and 1/23/2026. Will the Government please confirm whether wage determinations will be updated by amendment between the proposal due date and Task Order award, and the Contractor's responsibility to comply with any updated wage determinations issued post-award?

Applicable Davis-Bacon wage rates will be identified in each task order solicitation issued under this MATOC and will be current at the time of award which may be located online at https://sam.gov/wage-determinations. The Government confirms that wage determinations may be updated by amendment between the proposal due date and the award of each Task Order. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to review and comply with any updated wage determinations. Contracting will comply with Revolutionary Far Overhaul 22.403 (c) depending upon when any wage rates change. https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-22

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VA10091 Financial Database Registration Lead Time. - "Offerors who have not previously done business with VA must complete VA10091 to register in financial database (See Attachment 6)." MARZ as a SAM-active SDVOSBC has not yet executed a VA contract directly. Will the Government please confirm the VA10091 registration lead time and whether registration must be completed prior to proposal submission or only prior to first invoice?

The Government confirms that there is no specified lead time for VA10091 registration. Registration can be completed prior to the submission of the first invoice. The VA will not be held liable for any late payments resulting from delays in financial database registration. Offerors are encouraged to complete registration as early as possible to facilitate smooth payment processing, but it is not required to be finalized prior to proposal submission.

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1.2.1.3

Amendment #1 RFI 16 addressed the removal of the quality control from the page count, but even with that measure, 40 pages limit for a GC submitting 6 references, is still too tight.

See answers to questions 21, 23, 44, 48, and 51. References may be excluded from 50 page limit (revised from 40 per amendment .

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1.2.8.3

I am also aware that the proposal content was addressed in amendment #1 RFI 4 , but wanted to be sure that other than, the “technical” and “Price” for every SEED, there is nothing else.

Submission requirements are listed within the solicitation. A technical and price proposal is required for each seed project.

Section 1.2.8.3 "...by the proposal due date and time as specified ..." . Offerors do NOT need to submit a proposal for all three seed projects, but must submit a proposal for at least one seed project to be considered.

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In Amendment 0001, the response to RFI 29 states that “a complete quality control plan should be submitted specific to each seed project (not general to MATOC).” However, on page 12 of 123 of the solicitation, Factor 1, Subfactor 2 – Quality Control includes Subfactors 1 through 6, which address topics such as subcontractor management, safety and infection control, scheduling, and compliance procedures. Based on the Government’s response to RFI 29, please confirm whether only Subfactor 1, “Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan,” is intended to be specific to the seed project(s), while Subfactors 2 through 6 are intended to address the Offeror’s overall MATOC approach and corporate procedures.

The seed projects are demonstration projects. The Technical proposals (including the Quality Assurance/Quality Control plan), and price proposals are seed project specific and not for overall MATOC approach.

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1.2.5

Section 1.2.5 does not specify formatting requirements for the Technical Proposal related to font type or font size. Due to the volume of information requested within the established page limitations, please confirm that Offerors may utilize Times New Roman, 10-point font throughout the Technical Proposal submission. Alternatively, if Times New Roman, 12-point font is required, please confirm that resumes and supporting attachments (e.g., letters of commitment, bonding letters, EMR letters, and similar supplemental documentation, CPAR Evaluation) may be excluded from the page count, and that tables, charts, and figures may be provided in Times New Roman, 10-point font.

Times New Roman, 12-point font is required. Quality control plan, resumes and supporting attachments such as letters of commitment, bonding letters, EMR letters, and CPARs are excluded from the page count. Tables, charts, and figures may be provided in Times New Roman, 10-point font. Also see answers to questions 21, 23, 44, and 48.

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1.2.1.3 Is there a desired font and size or may we use our own judgment as long as it’s readable?

See answer to question 51.

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Will the government accept 11x17 pages? Only for tables and charts if necessary.

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Is there a preferred page size and margin? 8.5 x 11 - Standard US letter size page except for tables and charts if necessary. No specified margins.

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1.2.1.3 Are the Cover Pages, Table of Contents and Tabs Excluded from Page count?

Yes. Also see answer to questions 21, 23, 44, 48, and 51

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Attachment 1

Are we limited to using the exact Contractor Experience Form or can we develop a similar form which contains all of the required data?

The Contractor Experience Form attachment is preferred and highly encouraged but offerors can develop a similar form which must contain all of the required data.

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1.2.1.3

Is Attachment 1 Contractor Experience Form included in the 40 page total for the Technical Proposal?

No. Also see answers to questions 21, 23, 44, 48, and 51.

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1.2.1.3

CPARs and PPQs are multiple pages and potentially consume much of the 40-page count limit. Can Past Performance documents please be excluded from the 40 page total?

Yes. Also see answers to questions 21, 23, 44, 48, and 51.

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Attachment 3

Attachment 3 is currently 5 pages long and has instructions for our past performance clients to provide separate evaluations forms for multiple contracts with one organization. How are we to account for these numbers of pages if the PPQs are to be emailed directly to the Government.

It is up to offerors to determine the most efficient way to ensure PPQs are e-mailed directly to the Government . PPQs are not included in the page count if that is a concern.

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Is Attachment 4 - Subcontractor Consent for Past Performance included in the total 40 page count limit?

No. Also see answers to questions 23,23,44,48, and 51.

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Attachment 1

Can Attachment 1 be expanded to more than 2 pages? Yes. Offerors can extend Attachment 1 as needed.

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1.2.8.3 Is there a different address for Courier (UPS, FedEx) delivery of the hard copy proposals?

No. Use address listed in section 1.2.8.3.

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Can we please have the phone number of John W. Cronk to ensure courier service has a relevant point of contact and correct address and to verify receipt of hard copy proposals?

For courier service use 843-467-3521 or 843-304-1993. The address in section 1.2.8.3 is correct.

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Do we need to provide everything from Tabs A & B Price Proposal requirements for all 3 seed project proposals? For example, do we need to include a signed Limits on Subcontracting form for all three of the seed projects, or would submitting it in one of the proposals cover us for all three?

Yes. Each seed project is considered an independent entity and will be evaluated separately. Offerors DO NOT need to submit a proposal for all three seed projects, but must at least submit a proposal for one seed project to be considered.

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In the solicitation section 1.2.8.3, it says "offerors shall submit four (4) hard copies of the technical proposal only by the proposal due date and time specified for each seed project proposed on as follows," can you confirm that we need to mail in 4 copies of the technical proposal for EACH seed project?

Yes. Each seed project is considered an independent entity and will be evaluated separately. Offerors DO NOT need to submit a proposal for all three seed projects, but must at least submit a proposal for one seed project to be considered.

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Question #2 answered in Amendment 0001 states that a technical proposal and a price proposal are required for each seed project that the offeror would like to be considered for. “For example, if you would like to be considered for seed project #1 and seed project #2, you will submit a technical and price proposal specific to seed project #1 and a technical and price proposal specific to seed project #2.” Can you please clarify that these are to be different technical proposals? This also opens up the potential for one offeror to have multiple different technical proposals in consideration for the overall contract vehicle, whereas an offeror only interested in one of the seed projects will only have a single technical proposal in consideration.

Technical proposals are specific to seeds projects. Each of the three seed project stands on its own. If a prospective offeror submits a proposal for seed #1, seed #2, they will submit two different technical proposals, two price proposal with each containing all the requirements as stated in the solicitation.

Offerors do NOT need to submit a proposal for all three seed projects, but must submit a proposal for at least one seed project to be considered.

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1.2.1.4

Can both a joint venture and one of its members submit a proposal as long as they are not competing for the same seed project?

Yes. Seed projects are independent of themselves.

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1.4.1.2

Please confirm that Seed Project 1 in Charleston, SC is the ONLY tax-exempt seed project and Seed Project 2 and Seed Project 3 should include tax.

Confirmed. See RFP section 1.4.1.2

Any RFI received by the established deadlines that have not yet been answered in a previous amendment will be answered in a forthcoming amendment.

Please be advised that the due date for submitting questions has passed. The Government is no longer accepting questions. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your proposal submission.

Note: Submitting proposals for all three seed projects WILL NOT result in a higher evaluation score or any preference during the MATOC evaluation process.

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