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1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES

NO

a.

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

b.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

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

d.

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

36C24926R0055 X 05-27-2026

TBD

621-23-103 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129 Lara Hampton 615-225-5414 Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment and supervision necessary to accomplish the work to Reonovate Historic Theater Building No. 35 at James H. Quillen VAMC, Mt. Home, TN.

NAICS code: 236220 Size Standard: $45M Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Reference VAAR 852.219-73 Magnitude of Construction: $10,000,000.00 to $20,000,000.00

Site Visit: 9 June at 9:30 AM CT, meet at Building No. 35. There will only be one (1) site visit for this project. Please make sure to bring any necessary items to properly inspect the site.

To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirement, specifications and/or drawings, submit a written request for information (RFI) via email to Lara.Hampton@va.gov. RFIs must be specific in identifying section, paragraph, and page number and must be in question format. All RFIs submitted shall include the project number and title, contractor name, city, state, phone number, date submitted and RFI questions. Questions received after 1:00 PM CT June 12, 2026, will not be answered unless determined to be in the best interest of the government. Telephone requests will NOT be accepted. Technical questions will not be answered at the site visit as questions MUST BE in writing and submitted as an RFI.

In accordance with P.L. 109-461, this acquisistion is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. In order to be eligible to receive an award under this solicitation, the SDVOSB & Joint Venture (JV) contractors must provid proof/documentation of SBA Certification-DSBS Registry at the time of offers due and at award.

In accordance with RFO 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM), all prospective offerors must proof/doucmenation of active SAM's registration at the time of offer and at time of the award. Failure to provide documentation will render the proposal as non-responsive and not elibible for award. Additionally, failure to complete and sign all required RFO certifications will render the offeror as technically unacceptable and ineligible for award.

Project will be proucred under RFO 15.103-2 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

Offerors are to submit one (1) electronic copy of entire proposal (in the order as solicited) along with, an electonic copy of bid bond to lara.hampton@va.gov, on or before the due date/time stated in Block 13.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

TBD

90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129 90C FSC e-Invoicing Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 Invoice must be submitted electronically

Setup 1-877-489-6135 John Mccomas Contracting Officer

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A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Project 621-24-103 Historic Theater Building No. 35 Renovation. The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment and supervision necessary to accomplish the work in accordance with the specifications and drawings. Work includes, but is not limited to, new construction, architectural plans, Civil, Structural, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, data/communications, and physical security systems, within the Project Area. Renovation work includes interior and exterior historical features.

Period of Performance:545 Calendar Days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-10-2026 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1QA - Construction of Restoration of Real Property (Public or Private)

ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except in lieu of selective replacement of existing broken, cracked, or failing slate.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-10-2026 POP End: 01-31-2028

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.2: ALTERNATE NO.1 except in lieu of remove, reupholster, reinstall existing theater seating, full replacement of all theater seating.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-10-2026 POP End: 01-31-2028

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A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

part a – general information A. Scope of Work - Restoration of the Historic Theater Bldg. 35, a brick-and-mortar structure, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home (Johnson City), Tennessee. This building includes approximately 24,876 square feet of existing space on the first floor, second floor, and basement, respectively, with crawl space including utilities. This project shall correct all documented facility condition assessment deficiencies noted in the 2012 FCA Report for the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Design work will include, but is not limited to, select demolition, abatement of environmental hazards including LBP and ACM, modification, restoration, and new construction of existing interior and exterior features such as: roof and exterior walls, interior walls, floors, ceilings; doors and frames; floors, walls and ceiling finishes; restoration of plaster features; finished carpentry; casework; ceiling systems;; electrical power and lighting systems; plumbing systems including domestic water, chilled water, heating hot water/steam; data and communications systems; fire suppression, Outside Plant (OSP) building support utilities and additional miscellaneous improvements and modifications as required to provide a complete and functional multiuse space. Completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by drawings and specifications.

B. This work includes, but is not limited to, architectural plans, Civil, Structural, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, data/communications, and physical security systems, within the Project Area.

The area of work is located within a complex environment and will require ALL contractor personnel and subcontractors to comply with both security and infection control procedures outlined in the specifications.

All selections of materials shall be in compliance with applicable standards and codes described in VA Program Guides & Design Specifications and shall be determined in coordination with Interior Designers at the VA facility. Master Construction Specifications Index, VA Construction Standards Index, VA Standards Index, and Criteria are available in the Technical Information Library (TIL): http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/.

STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S):

A. BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations, restorations, and site work as shown within the Drawings and Specifications.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except in lieu of selective replacement of existing broken, cracked, or failing slate.

C. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.2: ALTERNATE NO.1 except in lieu of remove, reupholster, reinstall existing theater seating, full replacement of all theater seating.

PART B – WORK REQUIREMENTS

1. Tasks to be accomplished:

a. Supervision/Communication - The Contractor shall provide support which shall include:

i. Single Point of Contact: Contractor will designate a representative as project manager to act as a point of contact during the planning, submittal and construction phase of the period of performance. The contractor shall also designate a Site Superintendent that shall be present when work is being performed on site at the VA. Prior to beginning any work, the Contractor shall supply the COR with the telephone number for the Superintendent.

ii. Manufacturers’ Representatives: Contractor will identify each manufacturer’s representative to answer any questions regarding product and service requests.

b. Planning and Drawing - Contractor will coordinate construction and phasing schedules with the COR and provide the following:

i. Contractor shall provide memo samples of final finish selections to the COR and Interior Designer prior to order placement with manufacturer. These samples are to be organized in a 2” White D-Ring Binder and identify each line item on which the finish is to be used.

ii. Contractor shall provide “as-built” installation drawings to the COR upon project completion. They must use the same coordinate system to perform as-built surveys and document any infrastructure encountered during the construction process.

c. Site Visits - The contractor shall coordinate the following site visits with the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center’s COR and the Contractor’s Project Manager and/or Site Superintendent:

i. A post-award walkthrough prior to ordering materials and fixtures to field verify all measurements and existing conditions. If necessary, the contractor communicate any noted differences based on the site walkthrough to the COR and the Architect of Record.

ii. Contractor’s Project Manager and/or Site Superintendent shall be present for a post-installation walkthrough to assess, document, and address any punch-list items.

d. Deliveries - Deliveries of materials and equipment shall be made at times when the Contractor and/or the Subcontractor are available to accept. The VA will not be responsible for accepting, receiving or storing Contractor's and/or Subcontractor's delivered materials.

e. Final Inspection and Acceptance - Contractor’s Project Manager and/or Site Superintendent shall be present for a post-installation walkthrough to assess, document, and address any punch-list items.

i. Upon identification of punch-list items, contractor shall submit a remediation plan to correct deficiencies to the Interior Designers within two (5) working days.

ii. Contractor shall prepare and provide inventory spreadsheet outlining excess or unused materials and deliver those items to the main campus’ storage warehouse at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center or coordinate storage location with the COR.

iii. Contractor shall provide a detailed list of installed property. All items that can be identified by make, model, and serial number for the purpose of routine maintenance, repair or replacement of minor and major components unique to that products assembly or system shall be included.

iv. Complete field welding and finishing shall be completed as necessary.

f. Submittals

i. Submit product data, shop drawings, samples, fabrication specifications and installation instructions as specified in GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and as described herein.

ii. Submit two (2) copies of manufacturer’s data shop drawings and instructions. One (1) copie will be retained by the Interior Designer. Submit two sets of samples, both will be retained by the Interior Designer.

iii. Submit test data from independent testing agencies indicating that all performance characteristics specified have been complied with.

iv. Submit samples of each required finish and color. Prepare samples on same materials which will be used in wall assemblies.

PART C - SUPPORTING INFORMATION

1. Place of Performance - James H. Quillen VAMC, Building 200, Mountain Home, TN 37684

2. Period of Performance - All work shall be completed within 545 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

3. Scheduling - Work will be performed during normal business hours Monday-Sunday, 7:00AM to 7:00PM, local time. All other work that may be required to be performed outside of established hours will need to be approved and coordinated with the COR 10 workdays in advance. The schedule shall be coordinated with the COR prior to submission.

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

Per 5 U.S.C. §6103, federal holidays include: New Year’s Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Please note that most Federal employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule. For these employees, when a holiday falls on a non-workday -- Saturday or Sunday -- the holiday usually is observed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).

4. Safety and Security Requirements - Contractor personnel are required to attend on site safety invocation/training are required to obtain VA identification badges or temporary badges for certain subcontractors where approved by the COR. Coordinate with COR to schedule training and to obtain badging. Badges are required to be worn and visible at all times.

PRIVACY TRAINING / VA TMS

All workers, regardless of project length, must complete VA Privacy Training prior to starting work and annually thereafter. This will be coordinated after project award with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access or Use to VA Sensitive Information. A copy of the signed training must be submitted to the COR and uploaded to the VA Talent Management System (TMS).

All contractors are required to complete:

Changes to any resultant contract may only be made by a written modification which is formally executed by the contractor and the CO.

SECURITY

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

All contractors and subcontractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation is commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the statement of work. This requirement is also applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same level of access.

Levels and associated types of Background Investigations:

It is agreed that:

• Information made available to the contractor or subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor/subcontractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA. This clause expressly limits the contractor/subcontractor's rights to use data as described in Rights in Data - General, RFO Clause 52.227-14(d)(1).

• VA information should not be co-mingled, if possible, with any other data on the contractors/subcontractor’s information systems or media storage systems to ensure VA requirements related to data protection and media sanitization can be met. If co-mingling must be allowed to meet the requirements of the business need, the contractor must ensure that VA’s information is returned to the VA or destroyed in accordance with VA’s sanitization requirements. VA reserves the right to conduct onsite inspections of contractor and subcontractor IT resources to ensure data security controls, separation of data and job duties, and destruction/media sanitization procedures follow VA directive requirements.

• Prior to termination or completion of this contract, contractor/subcontractor must not destroy information received from VA, or gathered/created by the contractor while performing this contract without prior written approval by the VA. Any data destruction done on behalf of VA by a contractor/subcontractor must be done in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements as outlined in VA Directive 6300, Records and Information Management and its Handbook 6300.1 Records Management Procedures, applicable VA Records Control Schedules, and VA Handbook 6500.1, Electronic Media Sanitization. Self-certification by the contractor that the data destruction requirements above have been met must be sent to the VA CO within 30 calendar days of termination of the contract.

• The contractor/subcontractor shall not make copies of VA information except as authorized and necessary to perform the terms of the agreement or to preserve electronic information stored on contractor/subcontractor electronic storage media for restoration in case any electronic equipment or data used by the contractor/subcontractor needs to be restored to an operating state. If copies are made for restoration purposes, after the restoration is complete, the copies must be appropriately destroyed.

5. Smoking Policy - VA at Mountain Home is a smoke-free facility. This includes traditional and vaping type devices. The policy also applies to all construction projects. Violators may receive a warning or be issued a citation. Contractor may be held accountable for violations within project limits.

6. Parking/Traffic Regulations - Parking Permit Request form must be completed if required. Parking is allowed in all areas not specifically designated for Patients/Visitors, VA Employees, ETSU Students/Staff. Refer to the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center website for more information. The Contractor shall not park on grassy areas unless approved by the COR and the Contractor agrees to restore areas back to VA standards. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Posted speed limits and all other traffic controls are to be observed by operators at all times. Seat belt use is mandatory on the VA grounds.

7. Access and Outages – The contractor shall coordinate access needs and system outages well in advance of scheduled work, but not less than 10 working days, with the COR. Contractor is responsible for investigation and research with regard to these areas and systems. System outage durations should be limited to reduce impact on other facility services, patients, visitors, and staff.

8. Noisy and Disruptive Work – The contractor shall limit impact of work activities with respect to noise, vibration, material transport and the like through scheduling, engineering controls, equipment selection, and advanced coordination with COR. Work activities shall not detrimentally impact continuous operations at the facility.

(End of Statement of Work)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the address in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(3) Defense documents not available from the ASSIST website may be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by-

(i) Using the ASSIST feedback module (https://assist.dla.mil/feedback); or

(ii) Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571-767-6688 or email at assisthelp@dla.mil.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ‘‘Unique Entity Identifier’’ followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror’s name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) [Reserved]

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of Provision)

2.2 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:

IMPORTANT OFFEROR INFORMATION

SOLICITATION MATERIALS

All solicitation materials (drawings, specifications, contract forms, Amendments, and other documents) will be posted to the Contract Opportunities Government website at https://sam.gov/. Enter 36C24926R0055 into the search box to access the materials. This is the only official location where documents and updates are posted. No hard-copy solicitation materials are available.

SOLICITATION SUBMISSION

The following documents must be included in the submission, in the formats stated or proposal will be considered technically unacceptable and non-responsive, and result in technical disqualification and ineligible for award

SF1442 OFFER PAGE & REQUIRED CONTENTS

One (1) electronic copy of an original, fully completed, signed, and dated Standard Form SF1442 Offer page. Acknowledgment of all amendments (complete block 19 of the SF1442 or blocks 15a, 15b, 15c of each Amendment and include them with the SF1442 Offer). Prices on all line items listed on the Price/Cost Schedule. Completed Representations and Certifications (Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Clause 52.204-7). Fully completed Calculation of Contractor Self Performed Work, Contractor Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Certification, General Conditions Breakout, Price Breakout Schedule, and TAX ID UEI document.

Offerors are responsible for insuring and verifying that their offer and all required solicitation documents are received at the office and point of contact designated in block 8 of the SF1442 and by the date and time specified in block 13A of SF1442 (as amended).

BID BOND / BID SECURITY

One (1) electronic copy of an original, completed, and signed SF24 Bid Bond (or allowable Bid Security) emailed to the Contract Specialist (CS) / Sr Contract Specialist (SCS) responsible for the solicitation per RFO Subpart 28.101 and RFO Subpart 28.102. Any missing elements of the bid bond submission may render the offeror ineligible, and the offer will not be considered.

DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION

The System for Award Management (SAM), located at https://sam.gov, is the official U.S. Government repository consolidating the functions of the former Central Contractor Registration (CCR, including FedReg), the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Consistent with RFO Subpart 4.203, an offeror must be registered in SAM at the time of offer or quotation submission in order to comply with annual representations and certifications requirements, unless exempt under RFO Subpart 4.203-1(b). Pursuant to RFO Clause 52.204‑7, the offeror is required to maintain SAM registration at the time of offer submission and at the time of award. RFO provisions mandate that any contractor wishing to conduct business with the federal government and submit offers on federal procurement actions must have an active SAM registration, unless specifically exempted. Failure to provide documentation of SAM registration will render the proposal technically unacceptable and non-responsive, will result in technical disqualification and ineligible for award

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) DYNAMIC SMALL BUSINESS SEARCH (DSBS) REGISTRATION The SBA’s Small Business Search (formerly DSBS), available at https://www.sba.gov/, is the official U.S. Government portal for small business representation and certification. VAAR 819.7001(a) requires that contractors wishing to engage in federal procurement and bid on VA work maintain an active registration in SBA’s DSBS (now “Small Business Search”) at the time of offer submission and at award. Offerors must submit proof of a current SBA DSBS/SBS registry with their proposal. Failure to provide documentation of SBA SDVOSB Certification will render the proposal technically unacceptable and non-responsive, will result in technical disqualification and ineligible for award

Joint Ventures (JVs) also must include SBA DSBS/SBS registration or SBA certification with their offer. Failure to provide documentation of SBA SDVOSB Certification will render the proposal technically unacceptable and non-responsive, will result in technical disqualification and ineligible for award.

THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS)

The Contractor must verify that no individual or entity providing services under this contract is excluded under Sections 1128 or 1128A of the Social Security Act by consulting the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) on https://sam.gov prior to engagement. The Contractor is expressly prohibited from employing or subcontracting with any individual or entity appearing on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE); continued performance with any excluded party is strictly forbidden throughout the duration of this contract.

VETS-4212 REPORTING REQUIREMENT

Contractors and subcontractors awarded $150,000 or more in federal contracts during any fiscal year must file an annual VETS‑4212 Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report under 38 U.S.C. 4212(d) and 41 CFR 61‑300. Compliance is mandatory by September 30 each year. Solicitations will include RFO Clause 52.222‑37, which requires offerors to certify that they have submitted their most recent VETS‑4212 report if subject to these reporting obligations. Contracting Officers are prohibited from awarding contracts to offerors who fail to submit the required VETS‑4212 report for the preceding fiscal year when subject to the requirement. Offerors should submit the report promptly to avoid award delays. For assistance and access to the web-based reporting form, visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212.

BONDING INFORMATION

BID GUARANTEE

Contractors submitting bids must furnish a bid guarantee in an amount no less than 20 percent of the bid price and not exceed $3,000,000, consistent with RFO Subpart 28.101‑1 and 28.101‑3. Bids lacking the required guarantee, in proper form and amount, by bid opening will be rejected unless eligibility for waiver exists under RFO Subpart 28.101‑4. Bid guarantees must be submitted on original Standard Form 24 (Bid Bond) with “wet ink” signatures (no white‑outs, faxed or photocopied signatures), identifying the correct solicitation number and bid opening date, and executed by a corporate surety listed in Treasury Circular 570. Individual sureties, if permitted, must be accepted by the CO under RFO 28.203 and accompanied by Standard Form 28 (Affidavit of Individual Surety). Alternative forms of bid security authorized by RFO Subpart 28.203‑2—such as cashier’s checks, letters of credit, or escrow agreements—are acceptable if specified in the solicitation

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

Contractors shall provide Payment and Performance bonds in compliance with RFO requirements: for contracts over $35,000, a Payment Bond (SF 25A) is required, and for contracts exceeding $150,000, both Payment (SF 25A) and Performance Bonds (SF 25) are mandatory in accordance with RFO Subpart 28.102‑1 and RFO Clause 52.228‑15.